Oliver Stephens Public School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver Stephens Public School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
St Patrick's School
Woodstock · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Oliver Stephens Public School Woodstock, Ontario | St Patrick's School Woodstock, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2921 of 3,871 | #2327 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2921 of 3,871 | #2327 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 44% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Woodstock | Woodstock |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Stephens.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/PAW/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.9 vs 32.7).
- •St Patrick's School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 44%).
- •Oliver Stephens Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 65.7%).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 325.
- •Oliver Stephens Public School is a public school while St Patrick's 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 Oliver Stephens Public School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick's School ranks higher (43.9 vs 32.7 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 Oliver Stephens Public School and St Patrick's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Woodstock in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Oliver Stephens Public School: 325. St Patrick's School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Oliver Stephens Public School and St Patrick's School rank in Ontario?
Oliver Stephens Public School is 2921st of 3,871 and St Patrick's School is 2327th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).