Emily Carr Public School vs St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emily Carr Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Emily Carr Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #513 of 3,871 | #560 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #513 of 3,871 | #560 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 620 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 620 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ecs.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/jofa/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (76.0 vs 75.1).
- •St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 79.7%).
- •St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 85%).
- •Emily Carr Public School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 295.
- •Emily Carr Public School is a public school while St. Joan of Arc 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 Emily Carr Public School better than St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary 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 Emily Carr Public School and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Emily Carr Public School: 620. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Emily Carr Public School and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Emily Carr Public School is 513th of 3,871 and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Elementary School is 560th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).