Norwood District High School vs St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood District High School
Norwood · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
290 students
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
Norwood · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Norwood District High School Norwood, Ontario | St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Norwood, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #686 of 766 | #3304 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #686 of 766 | #3304 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 53% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 31% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 62% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 45% | 20% |
| 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 | Norwood | Norwood |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ndhs.ca/ | StPaulNorwood.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (23.8 vs 17.1).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 290.
- •Norwood District High School is a public school while St. Paul 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 Norwood District High School better than St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Paul Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (23.8 vs 17.1 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 Norwood District High School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Norwood in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Norwood District High School: 290. St. Paul Catholic Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Norwood District High School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Norwood District High School is 686th of 766 and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is 3304th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).