Loughborough Public School vs St Patrick Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loughborough Public School
Sydenham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
St Patrick Catholic School
Harrowsmith · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Loughborough Public School Sydenham, Ontario | St Patrick Catholic School Harrowsmith, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #355 of 3,871 | #1653 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #355 of 3,871 | #1653 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Sydenham | Harrowsmith |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | loughborough.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stph/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Loughborough Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.2 vs 55.7).
- •Loughborough Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 72%).
- •Loughborough Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 75%).
- •Loughborough Public School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 245.
- •Loughborough Public School is a public school while St Patrick 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 Loughborough Public School better than St Patrick Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Loughborough Public School ranks higher (79.2 vs 55.7 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 Loughborough Public School and St Patrick Catholic School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Sydenham and Harrowsmith in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Loughborough Public School: 420. St Patrick Catholic School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Loughborough Public School and St Patrick Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Loughborough Public School is 355th of 3,871 and St Patrick Catholic School is 1653rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).