Laurelwoods Elementary School vs St Benedict Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurelwoods Elementary School
Orangeville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
St Benedict Elementary School
Orangeville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
| Measure | Laurelwoods Elementary School Orangeville, Ontario | St Benedict Elementary School Orangeville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #670 of 3,871 | #1919 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #670 of 3,871 | #1919 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 98% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Orangeville | Orangeville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/laurel | www.dpcdsb.org/BENED |
The verdict
- •Laurelwoods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.6 vs 51.3).
- •Laurelwoods Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (98% vs 67.3%).
- •Laurelwoods Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 73%).
- •St Benedict Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 245.
- •Laurelwoods Elementary School is a public school while St Benedict 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 Laurelwoods Elementary School better than St Benedict Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Laurelwoods Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 51.3 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 Laurelwoods Elementary School and St Benedict Elementary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Orangeville and Orangeville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Laurelwoods Elementary School: 245. St Benedict Elementary School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Laurelwoods Elementary School and St Benedict Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Laurelwoods Elementary School is 670th of 3,871 and St Benedict Elementary School is 1919th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).