École élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise vs Lakeshore Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise
St. Joachim · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
130 students
Lakeshore Discovery School
Emeryville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
890 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise St. Joachim, Ontario | Lakeshore Discovery School Emeryville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1717 of 3,871 | #1547 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1717 of 3,871 | #1547 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 130 | 890 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 890 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.3% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 25% | 20% |
| Special education | 25% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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. Joachim | Emeryville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.CscProvidence.ca/Saint-Ambroise | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/lakeshore |
The verdict
- •Lakeshore Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 54.7).
- •Lakeshore Discovery School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 56.3%).
- •Lakeshore Discovery School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 130.
- •École élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise is a catholic school while Lakeshore Discovery 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 élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise better than Lakeshore Discovery School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lakeshore Discovery School ranks higher (57.7 vs 54.7 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 élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise and Lakeshore Discovery School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between St. Joachim and Emeryville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise: 130. Lakeshore Discovery School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise and Lakeshore Discovery School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Ambroise is 1717th of 3,871 and Lakeshore Discovery School is 1547th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).