Paisley Road Public School vs St Joseph Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 76 m 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 Joseph Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
| Measure | Paisley Road Public School Guelph, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3238 of 3,871 | #2962 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3238 of 3,871 | #2962 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 415 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 415 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 20% |
| First language not English | 25% | 75% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/paisley | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjosephguelph/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.9 vs 25.5).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 67.7%).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 60.7%).
- •St Joseph Catholic School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 385.
- •Paisley Road Public School is a public school while St Joseph 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 Joseph Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic School ranks higher (31.9 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 Joseph Catholic School?
About 76 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Paisley Road Public School: 385. St Joseph Catholic School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Paisley Road Public School and St Joseph Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Paisley Road Public School is 3238th of 3,871 and St Joseph Catholic School is 2962nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).