Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School vs Orchard Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
Orchard Park Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Orchard Park Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #259 of 3,871 | #162 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #259 of 3,871 | #162 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 370 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.7% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/maryward/ | orchardpark.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.7 vs 81.8).
- •Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 83.7%).
- •Orchard Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 89%).
- •Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 340.
- •Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Orchard 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 Ward Catholic Elementary School better than Orchard Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Orchard Park Public School ranks higher (85.7 vs 81.8 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 Ward Catholic Elementary School and Orchard Park Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School: 370. Orchard Park Public School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School and Orchard Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School is 259th of 3,871 and Orchard Park Public School is 162nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).