Elma Township Public School vs St Mary's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elma Township Public School
Atwood · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
St Mary's Separate School
Listowel · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Elma Township Public School Atwood, Ontario | St Mary's Separate School Listowel, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1598 of 3,871 | #1207 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1598 of 3,871 | #1207 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 365 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.3% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 30% | 25% |
| First language not English | 0% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Atwood | Listowel |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | elma.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StMarysListowel/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.8 vs 56.8).
- •St Mary's Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 77.3%).
- •Elma Township Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 80.7%).
- •St Mary's Separate School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 365.
- •Elma Township Public School is a public school while St Mary's Separate 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 Elma Township Public School better than St Mary's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's Separate School ranks higher (62.8 vs 56.8 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 Elma Township Public School and St Mary's Separate School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Atwood and Listowel in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elma Township Public School: 365. St Mary's Separate School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elma Township Public School and St Mary's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Elma Township Public School is 1598th of 3,871 and St Mary's Separate School is 1207th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).