J J O'Neill Catholic School vs Selby Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J J O'Neill Catholic School
Napanee · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
Selby Public School
Selby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | J J O'Neill Catholic School Napanee, Ontario | Selby Public School Selby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2555 of 3,871 | #1223 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2555 of 3,871 | #1223 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 250 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 250 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Napanee | Selby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/jjon/Pages/default.aspx | selbyps.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Selby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.5 vs 39.4).
- •Selby Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 58%).
- •Selby Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 64%).
- •Selby Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 250.
- •J J O'Neill Catholic School is a catholic school while Selby 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 J J O'Neill Catholic School better than Selby Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Selby Public School ranks higher (62.5 vs 39.4 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 J J O'Neill Catholic School and Selby Public School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Napanee and Selby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J J O'Neill Catholic School: 250. Selby Public School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J J O'Neill Catholic School and Selby Public School rank in Ontario?
J J O'Neill Catholic School is 2555th of 3,871 and Selby Public School is 1223rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).