Lakefield District Public School vs St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 564 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakefield District Public School
Lakefield · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
Lakefield · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Lakefield District Public School Lakefield, Ontario | St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Lakefield, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3241 of 3,871 | #2977 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3241 of 3,871 | #2977 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 630 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 630 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.7% | 43% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 53.3% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 13% | 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 | Lakefield | Lakefield |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lakefield.kprdsb.ca/ | StPaulLakefield.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.6 vs 25.4).
- •Lakefield District Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (45.7% vs 43%).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (60.3% vs 53.3%).
- •Lakefield District Public School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 195.
- •Lakefield District Public School is a public school while St. Paul 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 Lakefield District Public School better than St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Paul Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (31.6 vs 25.4 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 Lakefield District Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 564 m in a straight line, between Lakefield and Lakefield in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lakefield District Public School: 630. St. Paul Catholic Elementary School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lakefield District Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lakefield District Public School is 3241st of 3,871 and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is 2977th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).