Deseronto Public School vs J J O'Neill Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deseronto Public School
Deseronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
165 students
J J O'Neill Catholic School
Napanee · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Deseronto Public School Deseronto, Ontario | J J O'Neill Catholic School Napanee, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1336 of 3,871 | #2555 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1336 of 3,871 | #2555 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 165 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 165 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Deseronto | Napanee |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | deseronto.hpedsb.on.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/jjon/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Deseronto Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.1 vs 39.4).
- •Deseronto Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 58%).
- •Deseronto Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 64%).
- •J J O'Neill Catholic School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 165.
- •Deseronto Public School is a public school while J J O'Neill 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 Deseronto Public School better than J J O'Neill Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Deseronto Public School ranks higher (60.1 vs 39.4 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 Deseronto Public School and J J O'Neill Catholic School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Deseronto and Napanee in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Deseronto Public School: 165. J J O'Neill Catholic School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Deseronto Public School and J J O'Neill Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Deseronto Public School is 1336th of 3,871 and J J O'Neill Catholic School is 2555th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).