Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School vs White Woods Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 534 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School
Sturgeon Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
White Woods Public School
Sturgeon Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School Sturgeon Falls, Ontario | White Woods Public School Sturgeon Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2771 of 3,871 | #3631 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2771 of 3,871 | #3631 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52.7% | 48.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.7% | 51% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 40% | 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 | Sturgeon Falls | Sturgeon Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ols.npsc.ca/ | www.nearnorthschools.ca/white-woods/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.6 vs 14.1).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (52.7% vs 48.7%).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 51%).
- •White Woods Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 210.
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School is a catholic school while White Woods 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 Sorrows Separate School better than White Woods Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School ranks higher (35.6 vs 14.1 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 White Woods Public School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Sturgeon Falls and Sturgeon Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School: 210. White Woods Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School and White Woods Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School is 2771st of 3,871 and White Woods Public School is 3631st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).