École élémentaire Saint-Paul vs Walden Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 697 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire Saint-Paul
Lively · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
125 students
Walden Public School
Greater Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
410 students
| Measure | École élémentaire Saint-Paul Lively, Ontario | Walden Public School Greater Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1260 of 3,871 | #21 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1260 of 3,871 | #21 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 125 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 125 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 35% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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 | Lively | Greater Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stpaul.nouvelon.ca/ | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/walden/ |
The verdict
- •Walden Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.8 vs 61.7).
- •Walden Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 73.3%).
- •Walden Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 74.7%).
- •Walden Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 125.
- •École élémentaire Saint-Paul is a catholic school while Walden 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-Paul better than Walden Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Walden Public School ranks higher (91.8 vs 61.7 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 Saint-Paul and Walden Public School?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Lively and Greater Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire Saint-Paul: 125. Walden Public School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire Saint-Paul and Walden Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire Saint-Paul is 1260th of 3,871 and Walden Public School is 21st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).