Essex Public School vs St John the Evangelist Catholic 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.
Essex Public School
Essex · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Woodslee · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
120 students
| Measure | Essex Public School Essex, Ontario | St John the Evangelist Catholic School Woodslee, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2355 of 3,871 | #967 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2355 of 3,871 | #967 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 120 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 120 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.3% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 3% | 0% |
| Special education | 14% | 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 | Essex | Woodslee |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/essex | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stjohnev |
The verdict
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.1 vs 43.3).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 58.3%).
- •Essex Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 120.
- •Essex Public School is a public school while St John the Evangelist 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 Essex Public School better than St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John the Evangelist Catholic School ranks higher (67.1 vs 43.3 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 Essex Public School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Essex and Woodslee in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Essex Public School: 570. St John the Evangelist Catholic School: 120. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Essex Public School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Essex Public School is 2355th of 3,871 and St John the Evangelist Catholic School is 967th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).