Newcastle Public School vs St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Public School
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
660 students
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Bowmanville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
| Measure | Newcastle Public School Newcastle, Ontario | St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1647 of 3,871 | #382 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1647 of 3,871 | #382 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 660 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 660 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 9% | 3% |
| Special education | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Bowmanville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | newcastle.kprdsb.ca/ | StJosephBowmanville.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.4 vs 55.8).
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 65.7%).
- •Newcastle Public School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 505.
- •Newcastle Public School is a public school while St. Joseph Catholic 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 Newcastle Public School better than St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 55.8 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 Newcastle Public School and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Newcastle Public School: 660. St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Newcastle Public School and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Newcastle Public School is 1647th of 3,871 and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 382nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).