New Prospect Public School vs St Josephs Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Prospect Public School
Dryden · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
St Josephs Separate School
Dryden · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | New Prospect Public School Dryden, Ontario | St Josephs Separate School Dryden, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #88 of 3,871 | #1791 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #88 of 3,871 | #1791 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Dryden | Dryden |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | newprospect.kpdsb.on.ca/ | www.tncdsb.on.ca/school/stjosephs/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •New Prospect Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.0 vs 53.4).
- •New Prospect Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 76.7%).
- •New Prospect Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 69.7%).
- •St Josephs Separate School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 315.
- •New Prospect Public School is a public school while St Josephs Separate 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 New Prospect Public School better than St Josephs Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), New Prospect Public School ranks higher (87.0 vs 53.4 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 New Prospect Public School and St Josephs Separate School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dryden and Dryden in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
New Prospect Public School: 315. St Josephs Separate School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do New Prospect Public School and St Josephs Separate School rank in Ontario?
New Prospect Public School is 88th of 3,871 and St Josephs Separate School is 1791st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).