Jean Hanson Public School vs St Francis Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jean Hanson Public School
Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
70 students
St Francis Catholic School
Sudbury · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | Jean Hanson Public School Sudbury, Ontario | St Francis Catholic School Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2372 of 3,871 | #3297 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2372 of 3,871 | #3297 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 70 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 70 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 100% | 25% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/schools/gatchell/index.php | st-francis.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Jean Hanson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.2 vs 24.0).
- •St Francis Catholic School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 70.
- •Jean Hanson Public School is a public school while St Francis 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 Jean Hanson Public School better than St Francis Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Jean Hanson Public School ranks higher (43.2 vs 24.0 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 Jean Hanson Public School and St Francis Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jean Hanson Public School: 70. St Francis Catholic School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jean Hanson Public School and St Francis Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Jean Hanson Public School is 2372nd of 3,871 and St Francis Catholic School is 3297th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).