École élémentaire Saint-Joseph vs École publique Macdonald-Cartier
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph
Sudbury · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
75 students
École publique Macdonald-Cartier
Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
185 students
| Measure | École élémentaire Saint-Joseph Sudbury, Ontario | École publique Macdonald-Cartier Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #787 of 3,871 | #1402 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #787 of 3,871 | #1402 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 75 | 185 |
| Enrolment | 75 | 185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 93.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 70% | 70% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stjosephsudbury.nouvelon.ca/ | esmc.cspgno.ca |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.3 vs 59.2).
- •École publique Macdonald-Cartier is the larger school with 185 students compared with 75.
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph is a catholic school while École publique Macdonald-Cartier 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-Joseph better than École publique Macdonald-Cartier?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Saint-Joseph ranks higher (70.3 vs 59.2 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 École publique Macdonald-Cartier?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph: 75. École publique Macdonald-Cartier: 185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire Saint-Joseph and École publique Macdonald-Cartier rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph is 787th of 3,871 and École publique Macdonald-Cartier is 1402nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).