Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School vs Paisley Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
620 students
Paisley Road Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | Paisley Road Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #464 of 766 | #3238 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #464 of 766 | #3238 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 620 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 620 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 77% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 25% |
| Special education | 21% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/ourladyoflourdes/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/paisley |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.1 vs 25.5).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 385.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a catholic school while Paisley Road Public School is a public 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School better than Paisley Road Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School ranks higher (43.1 vs 25.5 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Paisley Road Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 620. Paisley Road Public School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Paisley Road Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 464th of 766 and Paisley Road Public School is 3238th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).