École élémentaire Saint-Étienne vs Larchwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 907 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire Saint-Étienne
Dowling · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
145 students
Larchwood Public School
Dowling · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
95 students
| Measure | École élémentaire Saint-Étienne Dowling, Ontario | Larchwood Public School Dowling, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1633 of 3,871 | #2210 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1633 of 3,871 | #2210 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 145 | 95 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 95 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Dowling | Dowling |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stetienne.nouvelon.ca/ | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/larchwood/index.php |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Saint-Étienne scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.0 vs 46.1).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Étienne does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60.7% vs 57.7%).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Étienne does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 75.7%).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Étienne is the larger school with 145 students compared with 95.
- •École élémentaire Saint-Étienne is a catholic school while Larchwood 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 Saint-Étienne better than Larchwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Saint-Étienne ranks higher (56.0 vs 46.1 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 Saint-Étienne and Larchwood Public School?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Dowling and Dowling in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire Saint-Étienne: 145. Larchwood Public School: 95. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire Saint-Étienne and Larchwood Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire Saint-Étienne is 1633rd of 3,871 and Larchwood Public School is 2210th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).