Frank Panabaker North School vs St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 260 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Panabaker North School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
330 students
St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School
Ancaster · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Frank Panabaker North School Ancaster, Ontario | St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #934 of 3,871 | #441 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #934 of 3,871 | #441 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 330 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 5% |
| Special education | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Ancaster | Ancaster |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/fessenden/ | stjo.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.9 vs 67.7).
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 72%).
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 330.
- •Frank Panabaker North School is a public school while St. Joachim 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 Frank Panabaker North School better than St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 67.7 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 Frank Panabaker North School and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School?
About 260 m in a straight line, between Ancaster and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Frank Panabaker North School: 330. St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Frank Panabaker North School and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Frank Panabaker North School is 934th of 3,871 and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School is 441st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).