Connaught Public School vs St Denis Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connaught Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
St Denis Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Connaught Public School St Catharines, Ontario | St Denis Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #426 of 3,871 | #1767 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #426 of 3,871 | #1767 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 405 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 405 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93.7% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | connaught.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stdenis/ |
The verdict
- •Connaught Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.3 vs 54.2).
- •Connaught Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 73%).
- •Connaught Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.7% vs 81.3%).
- •Connaught Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 290.
- •Connaught Public School is a public school while St Denis Catholic Elementary 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 Connaught Public School better than St Denis Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Connaught Public School ranks higher (77.3 vs 54.2 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 Connaught Public School and St Denis Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Connaught Public School: 405. St Denis Catholic Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Connaught Public School and St Denis Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Connaught Public School is 426th of 3,871 and St Denis Catholic Elementary School is 1767th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).