Orono Public School vs St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orono Public School
Orono · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
230 students
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
Newcastle · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
| Measure | Orono Public School Orono, Ontario | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School Newcastle, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1674 of 3,871 | #2151 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1674 of 3,871 | #2151 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 17% |
| 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 | Orono | Newcastle |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | orono.kprdsb.ca/ | StFrancis.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Orono Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.4 vs 47.3).
- •Orono Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 61.3%).
- •Orono Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 72%).
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 230.
- •Orono Public School is a public school while St. Francis of Assisi 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 Orono Public School better than St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Orono Public School ranks higher (55.4 vs 47.3 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 Orono Public School and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Orono and Newcastle in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Orono Public School: 230. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Orono Public School and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Orono Public School is 1674th of 3,871 and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is 2151st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).