Frank Panabaker South Senior Public School vs St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 355 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Panabaker South Senior Public School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School
Ancaster · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Frank Panabaker South Senior Public School Ancaster, Ontario | St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1330 of 3,871 | #441 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1330 of 3,871 | #441 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74% | 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 | 15% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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/ancastersenior/ | stjo.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.9 vs 60.2).
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 74%).
- •Frank Panabaker South Senior Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 455.
- •Frank Panabaker South Senior Public 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 South Senior Public School better than St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 60.2 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 South Senior Public School and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School?
About 355 m in a straight line, between Ancaster and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Frank Panabaker South Senior Public School: 490. St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Frank Panabaker South Senior Public School and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Frank Panabaker South Senior Public School is 1330th 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).