Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School vs Rousseau Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School
Ancaster · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
Rousseau Public School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
260 students
| Measure | Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School Ancaster, Ontario | Rousseau Public School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #776 of 3,871 | #1774 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #776 of 3,871 | #1774 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 600 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.7% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 12% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Ancaster | Ancaster |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | imco.hwcdsb.ca/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/rousseau/ |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.6 vs 54.0).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 53.3%).
- •Rousseau Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 83.3%).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 260.
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Rousseau Public School is a public 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 Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School better than Rousseau Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 54.0 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 Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School and Rousseau Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ancaster and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School: 600. Rousseau Public School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School and Rousseau Public School rank in Ontario?
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School is 776th of 3,871 and Rousseau Public School is 1774th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).