Loretto Catholic Elementary School vs St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loretto Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
| Measure | Loretto Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #946 of 3,871 | #1320 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #946 of 3,871 | #1320 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 400 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/lorettocatholic/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/cardinalnewman/ |
The verdict
- •Loretto Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.5 vs 60.4).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 66.7%).
- •Loretto Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 69.3%).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 400.
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 Loretto Catholic Elementary School better than St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Loretto Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 60.4 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 Loretto Catholic Elementary School and St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Loretto Catholic Elementary School: 400. St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Loretto Catholic Elementary School and St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Loretto Catholic Elementary School is 946th of 3,871 and St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School is 1320th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).