Fitch Street Public School vs St Augustine Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitch Street Public School
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
510 students
St Augustine Catholic Elementary School
Welland · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
185 students
| Measure | Fitch Street Public School Welland, Ontario | St Augustine Catholic Elementary School Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1115 of 3,871 | #2326 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1115 of 3,871 | #2326 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 510 | 185 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 71% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 8% | 0% |
| Special education | 13% | 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 | Welland | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fitchstreet.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/staugustine/ |
The verdict
- •Fitch Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.3 vs 43.9).
- •Fitch Street Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 71%).
- •Fitch Street Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Fitch Street Public School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 185.
- •Fitch Street Public School is a public school while St Augustine 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 Fitch Street Public School better than St Augustine Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fitch Street Public School ranks higher (64.3 vs 43.9 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 Fitch Street Public School and St Augustine Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Welland and Welland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fitch Street Public School: 510. St Augustine Catholic Elementary School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fitch Street Public School and St Augustine Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Fitch Street Public School is 1115th of 3,871 and St Augustine Catholic Elementary School is 2326th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).