Elgin Avenue Public School vs St. Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin Avenue Public School
Simcoe · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
St. Joseph's School
Simcoe · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
| Measure | Elgin Avenue Public School Simcoe, Ontario | St. Joseph's School Simcoe, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2848 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2848 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | – | 605 |
| Enrolment | – | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 5% |
| First language not English | – | 6% |
| Special education | – | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | Simcoe | Simcoe |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/elginave/ | www.stjosephsimcoe.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Elgin Avenue Public School is a public school while St. Joseph's 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 Elgin Avenue Public School better than St. Joseph's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elgin Avenue Public School and St. Joseph's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Simcoe and Simcoe in Ontario.
How do Elgin Avenue Public School and St. Joseph's School rank in Ontario?
Elgin Avenue Public School is unranked and St. Joseph's School is 2848th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).