Collins Bay Public School vs St. John XXIII Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 888 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Bay Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
70 students
St. John XXIII Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Collins Bay Public School Kingston, Ontario | St. John XXIII Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1508 of 3,871 | #1670 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1508 of 3,871 | #1670 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 70 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 70 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 46% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 15% |
| 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | collinsbay.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/john/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Collins Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.3 vs 55.5).
- •St. John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 70%).
- •St. John XXIII Catholic School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 70.
- •Collins Bay Public School is a public school while St. John XXIII Catholic 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 Collins Bay Public School better than St. John XXIII Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Collins Bay Public School ranks higher (58.3 vs 55.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Collins Bay Public School and St. John XXIII Catholic School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Collins Bay Public School: 70. St. John XXIII Catholic School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Collins Bay Public School and St. John XXIII Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Collins Bay Public School is 1508th of 3,871 and St. John XXIII Catholic School is 1670th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).