Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School vs St Andrew School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 80 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
St Andrew School
Orangeville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
| Measure | Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School Ancaster, Ontario | St Andrew School Orangeville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #776 of 3,871 | #2843 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #776 of 3,871 | #2843 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 600 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 600 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.7% | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 3% |
| First language not English | 10% | 8% |
| Special education | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | Orangeville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | imco.hwcdsb.ca/ | www.dpcdsb.org/ANDRW |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.6 vs 34.4).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 52.7%).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 64.3%).
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 St Andrew School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 34.4 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 St Andrew School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Ancaster and Orangeville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School: 600. St Andrew School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School and St Andrew School rank in Ontario?
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School is 776th of 3,871 and St Andrew School is 2843rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).