Ferndale Public School vs Jeanne Sauve Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
Jeanne Sauve Public School
St. Catharines · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
575 students
| Measure | Ferndale Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Jeanne Sauve Public School St. Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1068 of 3,871 | #1096 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1068 of 3,871 | #1096 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 390 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 91% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 13% |
| Special education | 25% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St. Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ferndale.dsbn.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (65.1 vs 64.8).
- •Ferndale Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 77.7%).
- •Jeanne Sauve Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 83%).
- •Jeanne Sauve Public School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 390.
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 Ferndale Public School better than Jeanne Sauve Public 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 Ferndale Public School and Jeanne Sauve Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St. Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ferndale Public School: 390. Jeanne Sauve Public School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ferndale Public School and Jeanne Sauve Public School rank in Ontario?
Ferndale Public School is 1068th of 3,871 and Jeanne Sauve Public School is 1096th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).