Harrowsmith Public School vs St Patrick Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 469 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrowsmith Public School
Harrowsmith · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
St Patrick Catholic School
Harrowsmith · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Harrowsmith Public School Harrowsmith, Ontario | St Patrick Catholic School Harrowsmith, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #573 of 3,871 | #1653 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #573 of 3,871 | #1653 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 370 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Harrowsmith | Harrowsmith |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | harrowsmith.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stph/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Harrowsmith Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.8 vs 55.7).
- •Harrowsmith Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 72%).
- •Harrowsmith Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 75%).
- •Harrowsmith Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 245.
- •Harrowsmith Public School is a public school while St Patrick Catholic 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 Harrowsmith Public School better than St Patrick Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Harrowsmith Public School ranks higher (74.8 vs 55.7 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 Harrowsmith Public School and St Patrick Catholic School?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Harrowsmith and Harrowsmith in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harrowsmith Public School: 370. St Patrick Catholic School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harrowsmith Public School and St Patrick Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Harrowsmith Public School is 573rd of 3,871 and St Patrick Catholic School is 1653rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).