Orchard Park Public School vs St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Park Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Public School Burlington, Ontario | St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #321 of 3,871 | #440 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #321 of 3,871 | #440 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 460 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | opp.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/chrs/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.0 vs 76.9).
- •St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 75.3%).
- •Orchard Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 81.7%).
- •Orchard Park Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 310.
- •Orchard Park Public School is a public school while St. Christopher 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 Orchard Park Public School better than St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Orchard Park Public School ranks higher (80.0 vs 76.9 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 Orchard Park Public School and St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Orchard Park Public School: 460. St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Orchard Park Public School and St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Orchard Park Public School is 321st of 3,871 and St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School is 440th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).