John Brant Public School vs St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Brant Public School
Ridgeway · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
655 students
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Stevensville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
120 students
| Measure | John Brant Public School Ridgeway, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic Elementary School Stevensville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #781 of 3,871 | #825 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #781 of 3,871 | #825 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 655 | 120 |
| Enrolment | 655 | 120 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 2% | 5% |
| Special education | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Ridgeway | Stevensville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stjoseph-forterie/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (70.4 vs 69.7).
- •John Brant Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 69.3%).
- •John Brant Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 84%).
- •John Brant Public School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 120.
- •John Brant Public School is a public school while St Joseph 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 John Brant Public School better than St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Brant Public School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Ridgeway and Stevensville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Brant Public School: 655. St Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 120. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Brant Public School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
John Brant Public School is 781st of 3,871 and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 825th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).