Highview Public School vs Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 255 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highview Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School
Aurora · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Highview Public School Aurora, Ontario | Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2161 of 3,871 | #1091 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2161 of 3,871 | #1091 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 45% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | highview.ps.yrdsb.ca | loc.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.9 vs 47.1).
- •Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 61%).
- •Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 74.7%).
- •Highview Public School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 310.
- •Highview Public School is a public school while Light of Christ 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 Highview Public School better than Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 47.1 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 Highview Public School and Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School?
About 255 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highview Public School: 425. Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highview Public School and Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Highview Public School is 2161st of 3,871 and Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School is 1091st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).