Eagle Ridge Public School vs St Patrick Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 914 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Ridge Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
690 students
St Patrick Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
| Measure | Eagle Ridge Public School Ajax, Ontario | St Patrick Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #808 of 3,871 | #2089 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #808 of 3,871 | #2089 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 690 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 690 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77% | 37% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 29% | 5% |
| Special education | 9% | 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | eagleridge.ddsb.ca | stpatrick.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Eagle Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.9 vs 48.5).
- •Eagle Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77% vs 37%).
- •Eagle Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Eagle Ridge Public School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 480.
- •Eagle Ridge Public School is a public school while St Patrick 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 Eagle Ridge Public School better than St Patrick Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Eagle Ridge Public School ranks higher (69.9 vs 48.5 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 Eagle Ridge Public School and St Patrick Catholic School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Eagle Ridge Public School: 690. St Patrick Catholic School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Eagle Ridge Public School and St Patrick Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Eagle Ridge Public School is 808th of 3,871 and St Patrick Catholic School is 2089th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).