École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell) vs Russell Public Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 933 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell)
Russell · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
335 students
Russell Public Public School
Russell · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
380 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell) Russell, Ontario | Russell Public Public School Russell, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2132 of 3,871 | #1269 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2132 of 3,871 | #1269 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 335 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 45% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Russell | Russell |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | russell.csdceo.ca/fr/ | russellps.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Russell Public Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.5 vs 47.6).
- •Russell Public Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 64%).
- •Russell Public Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 65%).
- •Russell Public Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 335.
- •École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell) is a catholic school while Russell Public 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 élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell) better than Russell Public Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Russell Public Public School ranks higher (61.5 vs 47.6 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 élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell) and Russell Public Public School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Russell and Russell in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell): 335. Russell Public Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell) and Russell Public Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Russell) is 2132nd of 3,871 and Russell Public Public School is 1269th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).