Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School
Petawawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Petawawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
270 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School Petawawa, Ontario | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Petawawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #598 of 3,871 | #1454 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #598 of 3,871 | #1454 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 265 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Petawawa | Petawawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/our-lady-of-sorrows/ | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/st-francis-of-assisi/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.0 vs 59.1).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 74%).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 72%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 265.
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 Sorrows Separate School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School ranks higher (74.0 vs 59.1 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 Sorrows Separate School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Petawawa and Petawawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School: 265. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School is 598th of 3,871 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 1454th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).