Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School vs Southwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School
Windsor · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
440 students
Southwood Public School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School Windsor, Ontario | Southwood Public School Windsor, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #460 of 3,871 | #508 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #460 of 3,871 | #508 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 440 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 440 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 40% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Windsor | Windsor |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wecdsb.on.ca/olmc | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/southwoo |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (76.5 vs 76.2).
- •Southwood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 81%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 85%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 380.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School is a catholic school while Southwood 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 Mount Carmel Catholic School better than Southwood Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School and Southwood Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Windsor in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School: 440. Southwood Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School and Southwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School is 460th of 3,871 and Southwood Public School is 508th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).