Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School vs River View Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
River View Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
| Measure | Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | River View Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #318 of 3,871 | #2197 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #318 of 3,871 | #2197 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94.7% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.7% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/fatherhennepin/ | riverview.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.0 vs 46.5).
- •Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 73.7%).
- •Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 71.7%).
- •River View Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 310.
- •Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while River View Public School is a public 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 Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School better than River View Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 46.5 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 Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School and River View Public School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School: 310. River View Public School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School and River View Public School rank in Ontario?
Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School is 318th of 3,871 and River View Public School is 2197th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).