Pakenham Public School vs St. John XXIII Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 12 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakenham Public School
Pakenham · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
140 students
St. John XXIII Separate School
Arnprior · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
| Measure | Pakenham Public School Pakenham, Ontario | St. John XXIII Separate School Arnprior, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #218 of 3,871 | #92 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #218 of 3,871 | #92 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 140 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85% | 96.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 99.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Pakenham | Arnprior |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | pakenham.ucdsb.on.ca/ | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/st-john-xxiii/ |
The verdict
- •St. John XXIII Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.9 vs 83.3).
- •St. John XXIII Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (96.3% vs 85%).
- •St. John XXIII Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (99.3% vs 83.3%).
- •St. John XXIII Separate School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 140.
- •Pakenham Public School is a public school while St. John XXIII 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 Pakenham Public School better than St. John XXIII Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John XXIII Separate School ranks higher (86.9 vs 83.3 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 Pakenham Public School and St. John XXIII Separate School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Pakenham and Arnprior in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pakenham Public School: 140. St. John XXIII Separate School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pakenham Public School and St. John XXIII Separate School rank in Ontario?
Pakenham Public School is 218th of 3,871 and St. John XXIII Separate School is 92nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).