Perth and District Collegiate Institute vs St John Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 997 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perth and District Collegiate Institute
Perth · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
580 students
St John Elementary School
Perth · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
375 students
| Measure | Perth and District Collegiate Institute Perth, Ontario | St John Elementary School Perth, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #580 of 766 | #2857 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #580 of 766 | #2857 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 580 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 53% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 42% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 71% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 3% | 0% |
| Special education | 31% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Perth | Perth |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | perth.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.stjohnelementary.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St John Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.1 vs 31.3).
- •Perth and District Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 580 students compared with 375.
- •Perth and District Collegiate Institute is a public school while St John 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 Perth and District Collegiate Institute better than St John Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Elementary School ranks higher (34.1 vs 31.3 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 Perth and District Collegiate Institute and St John Elementary School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Perth and Perth in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Perth and District Collegiate Institute: 580. St John Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Perth and District Collegiate Institute and St John Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Perth and District Collegiate Institute is 580th of 766 and St John Elementary School is 2857th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).