École catholique St-Jude vs Golden Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École catholique St-Jude
Porcupine · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
Golden Avenue Public School
South Porcupine · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
155 students
| Measure | École catholique St-Jude Porcupine, Ontario | Golden Avenue Public School South Porcupine, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3205 of 3,871 | #3645 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3205 of 3,871 | #3645 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 160 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 41.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54.7% | 25.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 45% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 40% |
| 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 | Porcupine | South Porcupine |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.cscdgr.on.ca | www.dsb1.ca/schools/golden |
The verdict
- •École catholique St-Jude scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (26.1 vs 13.6).
- •École catholique St-Jude does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (51% vs 41.7%).
- •École catholique St-Jude does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (54.7% vs 25.7%).
- •École catholique St-Jude is the larger school with 160 students compared with 155.
- •École catholique St-Jude is a catholic school while Golden Avenue Public School is a public 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 École catholique St-Jude better than Golden Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École catholique St-Jude ranks higher (26.1 vs 13.6 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 École catholique St-Jude and Golden Avenue Public School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Porcupine and South Porcupine in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École catholique St-Jude: 160. Golden Avenue Public School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École catholique St-Jude and Golden Avenue Public School rank in Ontario?
École catholique St-Jude is 3205th of 3,871 and Golden Avenue Public School is 3645th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).