École élémentaire Saint-Joseph vs Northern Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 394 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph
Penetanguishene · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
Northern Heights Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | École élémentaire Saint-Joseph Penetanguishene, Ontario | Northern Heights Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1699 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1699 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 40% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Penetanguishene | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-publique-saint-joseph/ | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/nhs/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.0 vs 14.1).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 40%).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 57%).
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-Joseph better than Northern Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Saint-Joseph ranks higher (55.0 vs 14.1 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-Joseph and Northern Heights Public School?
About 394 km in a straight line, between Penetanguishene and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph: 240. Northern Heights Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire Saint-Joseph and Northern Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph is 1699th of 3,871 and Northern Heights Public School is 3629th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).