Georges Vanier Catholic School vs Park Dale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 786 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georges Vanier Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
Park Dale Public School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Georges Vanier Catholic School Belleville, Ontario | Park Dale Public School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2938 of 3,871 | #3024 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2938 of 3,871 | #3024 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.7% | 42% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Belleville | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/gvan/Pages/default.aspx | parkdale.hpedsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Georges Vanier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.3 vs 30.4).
- •Georges Vanier Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (62.7% vs 42%).
- •Park Dale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 66%).
- •Georges Vanier Catholic School is a catholic school while Park Dale 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 Georges Vanier Catholic School better than Park Dale Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Georges Vanier Catholic School ranks higher (32.3 vs 30.4 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 Georges Vanier Catholic School and Park Dale Public School?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Georges Vanier Catholic School: 310. Park Dale Public School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Georges Vanier Catholic School and Park Dale Public School rank in Ontario?
Georges Vanier Catholic School is 2938th of 3,871 and Park Dale Public School is 3024th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).