Oxbow Public School vs St Patrick Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxbow Public School
Ilderton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
St Patrick Separate School
Lucan · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Oxbow Public School Ilderton, Ontario | St Patrick Separate School Lucan, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1168 of 3,871 | #1751 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1168 of 3,871 | #1751 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.7% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 2% | 0% |
| Special education | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Ilderton | Lucan |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Oxbow.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/PAL/ |
The verdict
- •Oxbow Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 54.5).
- •St Patrick Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 64.7%).
- •Oxbow Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Oxbow Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 325.
- •Oxbow Public School is a public school while St Patrick Separate School is a catholic 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 Oxbow Public School better than St Patrick Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Oxbow Public School ranks higher (63.4 vs 54.5 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 Oxbow Public School and St Patrick Separate School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Ilderton and Lucan in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Oxbow Public School: 570. St Patrick Separate School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Oxbow Public School and St Patrick Separate School rank in Ontario?
Oxbow Public School is 1168th of 3,871 and St Patrick Separate School is 1751st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).