Parnall Public School vs Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 856 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parnall Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School
St Catharines · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
505 students
| Measure | Parnall Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #385 of 3,871 | #227 of 766 |
| National rank | #385 of 3,871 | #227 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 320 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 19% |
| Special education | 20% | 22% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | parnall.dsbn.org/ | www.stfrancisphoenix.com/ |
The verdict
- •Parnall Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.3 vs 64.8).
- •Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 320.
- •Parnall Public School is a public school while Saint Francis Catholic Secondary 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 Parnall Public School better than Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Parnall Public School ranks higher (78.3 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 Parnall Public School and Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School?
About 856 m in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Parnall Public School: 320. Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Parnall Public School and Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Parnall Public School is 385th of 3,871 and Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School is 227th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).