Lakewood Elementary School vs St. Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary School
Port Dover · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
St. Joseph's School
Simcoe · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School Port Dover, Ontario | St. Joseph's School Simcoe, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1023 of 3,871 | #2848 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1023 of 3,871 | #2848 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 615 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.7% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 1% | 6% |
| Special education | 9% | 12% |
| 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 | Port Dover | Simcoe |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/doverwood/ | www.stjosephsimcoe.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.9 vs 34.2).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 71.3%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 63%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 605.
- •Lakewood Elementary School is a public school while St. Joseph's 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 Lakewood Elementary School better than St. Joseph's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 34.2 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 Lakewood Elementary School and St. Joseph's School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Port Dover and Simcoe in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lakewood Elementary School: 615. St. Joseph's School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and St. Joseph's School rank in Ontario?
Lakewood Elementary School is 1023rd of 3,871 and St. Joseph's School is 2848th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).