Georges Vanier Catholic School vs Prince Charles Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km 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
Prince Charles Public School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
315 students
| Measure | Georges Vanier Catholic School Belleville, Ontario | Prince Charles Public School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2938 of 3,871 | #3369 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2938 of 3,871 | #3369 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 310 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.7% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 15% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | pcharlesb.hpedsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Georges Vanier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.3 vs 22.0).
- •Prince Charles Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 62.7%).
- •Georges Vanier Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66% vs 61.3%).
- •Prince Charles Public School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 310.
- •Georges Vanier Catholic School is a catholic school while Prince Charles 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 Prince Charles Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Georges Vanier Catholic School ranks higher (32.3 vs 22.0 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 Prince Charles Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Georges Vanier Catholic School: 310. Prince Charles Public School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Georges Vanier Catholic School and Prince Charles Public School rank in Ontario?
Georges Vanier Catholic School is 2938th of 3,871 and Prince Charles Public School is 3369th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).