Parkway Public School vs St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
350 students
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
| Measure | Parkway Public School Cambridge, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic Elementary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #930 of 3,871 | #1098 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #930 of 3,871 | #1098 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 350 | 280 |
| Enrolment | 350 | 280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.7% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 25% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | pkw.wrdsb.ca/ | stjosephcambridge.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Parkway Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.8 vs 64.8).
- •Parkway Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 79.3%).
- •Parkway Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 83.3%).
- •Parkway Public School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 280.
- •Parkway Public School is a public school while St Joseph 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 Parkway Public School better than St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Parkway Public School ranks higher (67.8 vs 64.8 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 Parkway Public School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Parkway Public School: 350. St Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Parkway Public School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Parkway Public School is 930th of 3,871 and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1098th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).