Metcalfe Public School vs St Catherine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 80 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metcalfe Public School
Metcalfe · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
St Catherine Elementary School
Metcalfe · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
155 students
| Measure | Metcalfe Public School Metcalfe, Ontario | St Catherine Elementary School Metcalfe, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3038 of 3,871 | #727 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3038 of 3,871 | #727 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 290 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 37.3% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48.7% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Metcalfe | Metcalfe |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | metcalfeps.ocdsb.ca/ | cat.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Catherine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.5 vs 29.8).
- •St Catherine Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 37.3%).
- •St Catherine Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 48.7%).
- •Metcalfe Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 155.
- •Metcalfe Public School is a public school while St Catherine Elementary 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 Metcalfe Public School better than St Catherine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Catherine Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 29.8 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 Metcalfe Public School and St Catherine Elementary School?
About 80 m in a straight line, between Metcalfe and Metcalfe in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Metcalfe Public School: 290. St Catherine Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Metcalfe Public School and St Catherine Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Metcalfe Public School is 3038th of 3,871 and St Catherine Elementary School is 727th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).