Glen Cairn Public School vs St Francis School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Cairn Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
St Francis School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | Glen Cairn Public School London, Ontario | St Francis School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3851 of 3,871 | #3087 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3851 of 3,871 | #3087 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 25% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46.3% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 19% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 18% | 6% |
| First language not English | 24% | 15% |
| Special education | 11% | 6% |
| 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/GlenCairn.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/FRL/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.3 vs 3.8).
- •St Francis School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 25%).
- •St Francis School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62.3% vs 46.3%).
- •Glen Cairn Public School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 545.
- •Glen Cairn Public School is a public school while St Francis 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 Glen Cairn Public School better than St Francis School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis School ranks higher (28.3 vs 3.8 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 Glen Cairn Public School and St Francis School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Cairn Public School: 560. St Francis School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Cairn Public School and St Francis School rank in Ontario?
Glen Cairn Public School is 3851st of 3,871 and St Francis School is 3087th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).