Mary Phelan Catholic School vs Priory Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Phelan Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
Priory Park Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
210 students
| Measure | Mary Phelan Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | Priory Park Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #761 of 3,871 | #2507 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #761 of 3,871 | #2507 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 200 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/maryphelan/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/priorypark |
The verdict
- •Mary Phelan Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.8 vs 40.7).
- •Mary Phelan Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 56%).
- •Mary Phelan Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 77.3%).
- •Priory Park Public School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 200.
- •Mary Phelan Catholic School is a catholic school while Priory Park Public School is a public 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 Mary Phelan Catholic School better than Priory Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mary Phelan Catholic School ranks higher (70.8 vs 40.7 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 Mary Phelan Catholic School and Priory Park Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mary Phelan Catholic School: 200. Priory Park Public School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mary Phelan Catholic School and Priory Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Mary Phelan Catholic School is 761st of 3,871 and Priory Park Public School is 2507th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).