LaSalle Public School vs St Joseph Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LaSalle Public School
Lasalle · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
580 students
St Joseph Catholic School
River Canard · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
| Measure | LaSalle Public School Lasalle, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic School River Canard, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1069 of 3,871 | #226 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1069 of 3,871 | #226 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 580 | 695 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 695 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 12% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 13% |
| 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 | Lasalle | River Canard |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/lps | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stje |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.0 vs 65.1).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 73.7%).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 75.3%).
- •St Joseph Catholic School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 580.
- •LaSalle Public School is a public school while St Joseph 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 LaSalle Public School better than St Joseph Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic School ranks higher (83.0 vs 65.1 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 LaSalle Public School and St Joseph Catholic School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Lasalle and River Canard in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
LaSalle Public School: 580. St Joseph Catholic School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do LaSalle Public School and St Joseph Catholic School rank in Ontario?
LaSalle Public School is 1069th of 3,871 and St Joseph Catholic School is 226th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).