Palermo Public School vs St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palermo Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
675 students
| Measure | Palermo Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Mary Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1010 of 3,871 | #294 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1010 of 3,871 | #294 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 675 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 675 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 36% | 22% |
| Special education | 11% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | pal.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/mary/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St. Mary Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.6 vs 66.1).
- •St. Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 73.3%).
- •St. Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 83.3%).
- •St. Mary Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 560.
- •Palermo Public School is a public school while St. Mary Catholic Elementary 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 Palermo Public School better than St. Mary Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Mary Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 66.1 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 Palermo Public School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Palermo Public School: 560. St. Mary Catholic Elementary School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Palermo Public School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Palermo Public School is 1010th of 3,871 and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School is 294th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).