Ellwood Memorial Public School vs St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary 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.
Ellwood Memorial Public School
Bolton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
330 students
St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Bolton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
| Measure | Ellwood Memorial Public School Bolton, Ontario | St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School Bolton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1114 of 3,871 | #1632 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1114 of 3,871 | #1632 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 330 | 615 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 615 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 4% |
| Special education | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Bolton | Bolton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1463/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/PPJP2 |
The verdict
- •Ellwood Memorial Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.3 vs 56.1).
- •Ellwood Memorial Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 65%).
- •St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 330.
- •Ellwood Memorial Public School is a public school while St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary 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 Ellwood Memorial Public School better than St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ellwood Memorial Public School ranks higher (64.3 vs 56.1 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 Ellwood Memorial Public School and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ellwood Memorial Public School: 330. St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ellwood Memorial Public School and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ellwood Memorial Public School is 1114th of 3,871 and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School is 1632nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).