Highbush Public School vs St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 414 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highbush Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
810 students
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
Pickering · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
| Measure | Highbush Public School Pickering, Ontario | St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1679 of 3,871 | #554 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1679 of 3,871 | #554 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 810 | 625 |
| Enrolment | 810 | 625 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 27% | 5% |
| Special education | 9% | 11% |
| 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | highbush.ddsb.ca | stelizabethseton.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.2 vs 55.3).
- •St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 71.7%).
- •St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 75.3%).
- •Highbush Public School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 625.
- •Highbush Public School is a public school while St Elizabeth Seton 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 Highbush Public School better than St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School ranks higher (75.2 vs 55.3 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 Highbush Public School and St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highbush Public School: 810. St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highbush Public School and St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Highbush Public School is 1679th of 3,871 and St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School is 554th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).