Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School vs St. Leo School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 94 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
St. Leo School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | St. Leo School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #259 of 3,871 | #1267 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #259 of 3,871 | #1267 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.7% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/maryward/ | www.stleobrantford.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.8 vs 61.6).
- •Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 77.3%).
- •Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 72%).
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 St. Leo School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (81.8 vs 61.6 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 St. Leo School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School: 370. St. Leo School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School and St. Leo School rank in Ontario?
Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School is 259th of 3,871 and St. Leo School is 1267th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).