Orchard Park Public School vs St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Park Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario | St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #162 of 3,871 | #52 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #162 of 3,871 | #52 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.7% | 100% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | orchardpark.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stvincentdepaul/ |
The verdict
- •St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.9 vs 85.7).
- •St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (100% vs 83.7%).
- •Orchard Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 89%).
- •Orchard Park Public School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 260.
- •Orchard Park Public School is a public school while St Vincent de 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 Orchard Park Public School better than St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 85.7 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 Orchard Park Public School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Orchard Park Public School: 340. St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Orchard Park Public School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Orchard Park Public School is 162nd of 3,871 and St Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School is 52nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).