Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School vs Welborne Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 739 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
Welborne Avenue Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Kingston, Ontario | Welborne Avenue Public School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2820 of 3,871 | #895 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2820 of 3,871 | #895 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.7% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/lady/Pages/default.aspx | welborne.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Welborne Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.5 vs 34.8).
- •Welborne Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 57.7%).
- •Welborne Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 65%).
- •Welborne Avenue Public School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 210.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a catholic school while Welborne Avenue 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 Welborne Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Welborne Avenue Public School ranks higher (68.5 vs 34.8 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 Welborne Avenue Public School?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 210. Welborne Avenue Public School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Welborne Avenue Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 2820th of 3,871 and Welborne Avenue Public School is 895th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).