Paisley Road Public School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paisley Road Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Paisley Road Public School Guelph, Ontario | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3238 of 3,871 | #1520 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3238 of 3,871 | #1520 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/paisley | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stfrancis/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.2 vs 25.5).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 67.7%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 60.7%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 385.
- •Paisley Road Public School is a public school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic 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 Paisley Road Public School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis of Assisi Catholic School ranks higher (58.2 vs 25.5 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 Paisley Road Public School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Paisley Road Public School: 385. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Paisley Road Public School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Paisley Road Public School is 3238th of 3,871 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 1520th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).