Oakwood Public School vs St Patrick Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Public School
Port Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
St Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Port Colborne · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
150 students
| Measure | Oakwood Public School Port Colborne, Ontario | St Patrick Catholic Elementary School Port Colborne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #292 of 3,871 | #282 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #292 of 3,871 | #282 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 150 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 150 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Port Colborne | Port Colborne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | oakwood.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/st-patrick-port-colborne/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (80.6 vs 80.8).
- •St Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 88%).
- •Oakwood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 87.7%).
- •Oakwood Public School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 150.
- •Oakwood Public School is a public school while St Patrick 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 Oakwood Public School better than St Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oakwood Public School and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Port Colborne and Port Colborne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Oakwood Public School: 245. St Patrick Catholic Elementary School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Oakwood Public School and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Oakwood Public School is 292nd of 3,871 and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School is 282nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).