Lincoln Avenue Public School vs St Francis de Sales Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 415 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Avenue Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
St Francis de Sales Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
155 students
| Measure | Lincoln Avenue Public School Ajax, Ontario | St Francis de Sales Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2863 of 3,871 | #447 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2863 of 3,871 | #447 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.3% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 5% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lincolnavenue.ddsb.ca | stfrancis.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.8 vs 34.0).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 60%).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 58.3%).
- •Lincoln Avenue Public School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 155.
- •Lincoln Avenue Public School is a public school while St Francis de Sales 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 Lincoln Avenue Public School better than St Francis de Sales Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis de Sales Catholic School ranks higher (76.8 vs 34.0 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 Lincoln Avenue Public School and St Francis de Sales Catholic School?
About 415 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lincoln Avenue Public School: 375. St Francis de Sales Catholic School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lincoln Avenue Public School and St Francis de Sales Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lincoln Avenue Public School is 2863rd of 3,871 and St Francis de Sales Catholic School is 447th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).