École publique Hélène-Gravel vs St Francis Catholic School
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 publique Hélène-Gravel
Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
290 students
St Francis Catholic School
Sudbury · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | École publique Hélène-Gravel Sudbury, Ontario | St Francis Catholic School Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1191 of 3,871 | #3297 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1191 of 3,871 | #3297 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 290 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.7% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 60% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ephg.cspgno.ca | st-francis.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École publique Hélène-Gravel scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.0 vs 24.0).
- •École publique Hélène-Gravel does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 57%).
- •École publique Hélène-Gravel does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 66.7%).
- •St Francis Catholic School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 290.
- •École publique Hélène-Gravel is a public school while St Francis Catholic School is a catholic 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 publique Hélène-Gravel better than St Francis Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École publique Hélène-Gravel ranks higher (63.0 vs 24.0 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 publique Hélène-Gravel and St Francis Catholic School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École publique Hélène-Gravel: 290. St Francis Catholic School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École publique Hélène-Gravel and St Francis Catholic School rank in Ontario?
École publique Hélène-Gravel is 1191st of 3,871 and St Francis Catholic School is 3297th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).