Grafton Public School vs St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 617 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grafton Public School
Grafton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
Grafton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | Grafton Public School Grafton, Ontario | St. Mary Catholic Elementary School Grafton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #883 of 3,871 | #1638 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #883 of 3,871 | #1638 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 275 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 275 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63% | 38.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | 84.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Grafton | Grafton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | grafton.kprdsb.ca/ | StMaryGrafton.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Grafton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.6 vs 56.0).
- •Grafton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63% vs 38.3%).
- •St. Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Grafton Public School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 220.
- •Grafton Public School is a public school while St. Mary 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 Grafton Public School better than St. Mary Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Grafton Public School ranks higher (68.6 vs 56.0 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 Grafton Public School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Grafton and Grafton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Grafton Public School: 275. St. Mary Catholic Elementary School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Grafton Public School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Grafton Public School is 883rd of 3,871 and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School is 1638th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).