Hastings Public School vs St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Public School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
120 students
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
Norwood · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Hastings Public School Hastings, Ontario | St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Norwood, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1585 of 3,871 | #3304 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1585 of 3,871 | #3304 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 120 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 120 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 53% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Hastings | Norwood |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hastings.kprdsb.ca/ | StPaulNorwood.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Hastings Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.0 vs 23.8).
- •Hastings Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 60.3%).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 120.
- •Hastings Public School is a public school while St. Paul 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 Hastings Public School better than St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hastings Public School ranks higher (57.0 vs 23.8 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 Hastings Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Norwood in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hastings Public School: 120. St. Paul Catholic Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hastings Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hastings Public School is 1585th of 3,871 and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is 3304th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).