Cundles Heights Public School vs St Joseph's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cundles Heights Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
St Joseph's Separate School
Barrie · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
930 students
| Measure | Cundles Heights Public School Barrie, Ontario | St Joseph's Separate School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3240 of 3,871 | #493 of 766 |
| National rank | #3240 of 3,871 | #493 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 485 | 930 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 930 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 44% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 81% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 15% | 6% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cun.scdsb.on.ca | sjo.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.8 vs 25.4).
- •St Joseph's Separate School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 485.
- •Cundles Heights Public School is a public school while St Joseph's 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 Cundles Heights Public School better than St Joseph's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's Separate School ranks higher (39.8 vs 25.4 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 Cundles Heights Public School and St Joseph's Separate School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cundles Heights Public School: 485. St Joseph's Separate School: 930. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cundles Heights Public School and St Joseph's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Cundles Heights Public School is 3240th of 3,871 and St Joseph's Separate School is 493rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).