Clinton Public School vs St Joseph Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 300 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Public School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
St Joseph Separate School
Clinton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
| Measure | Clinton Public School Clinton, Ontario | St Joseph Separate School Clinton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2806 of 3,871 | #2772 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2806 of 3,871 | #2772 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Clinton | Clinton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | clinton.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StJosephsClinton/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (35.0 vs 35.6).
- •Clinton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 63%).
- •St Joseph Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Clinton Public School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 235.
- •Clinton Public School is a public school while St Joseph Separate School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clinton Public School better than St Joseph Separate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clinton Public School and St Joseph Separate School?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Clinton Public School: 245. St Joseph Separate School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Clinton Public School and St Joseph Separate School rank in Ontario?
Clinton Public School is 2806th of 3,871 and St Joseph Separate School is 2772nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).