Falgarwood Public School vs St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falgarwood Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Falgarwood Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1700 of 3,871 | #645 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1700 of 3,871 | #645 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 44% | 10% |
| Special education | 14% | 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 | fal.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/mich/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.1 vs 55.0).
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 66.7%).
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 75.7%).
- •Falgarwood Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 290.
- •Falgarwood Public School is a public school while St. Michael 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 Falgarwood Public School better than St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Michael Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 55.0 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 Falgarwood Public School and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Falgarwood Public School: 600. St. Michael Catholic Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Falgarwood Public School and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Falgarwood Public School is 1700th of 3,871 and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is 645th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).