Pilgrim Wood Public School vs St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilgrim Wood Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
925 students
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
| Measure | Pilgrim Wood Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #269 of 3,871 | #168 of 766 |
| National rank | #269 of 3,871 | #168 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 925 | 1,300 |
| Enrolment | 925 | 1,300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 78% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 84% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 49% | 24% |
| Special education | 5% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 21% | 1% |
| 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 | pwe.hdsb.ca | loyola.hcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Pilgrim Wood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.1 vs 70.3).
- •St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 925.
- •Pilgrim Wood Public School is a public school while St. Ignatius of Loyola 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 Pilgrim Wood Public School better than St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pilgrim Wood Public School ranks higher (81.1 vs 70.3 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 Pilgrim Wood Public School and St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pilgrim Wood Public School: 925. St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pilgrim Wood Public School and St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Pilgrim Wood Public School is 269th of 3,871 and St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School is 168th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).