Northeastern Elementary School vs St John Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 497 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeastern Elementary School
Garson · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
St John Catholic School
Garson · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | Northeastern Elementary School Garson, Ontario | St John Catholic School Garson, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3363 of 3,871 | #2296 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3363 of 3,871 | #2296 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52.7% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 51% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 1% | 0% |
| Special education | 29% | 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 | Garson | Garson |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | northeastern.rainbowschools.ca/ | st-john.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St John Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.6 vs 22.1).
- •Northeastern Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (52.7% vs 52%).
- •St John Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 51%).
- •Northeastern Elementary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 240.
- •Northeastern Elementary School is a public school while St John Catholic 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 Northeastern Elementary School better than St John Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Catholic School ranks higher (44.6 vs 22.1 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 Northeastern Elementary School and St John Catholic School?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Garson and Garson in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northeastern Elementary School: 560. St John Catholic School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northeastern Elementary School and St John Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Northeastern Elementary School is 3363rd of 3,871 and St John Catholic School is 2296th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).