Pine Grove Public School vs Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Grove Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School
St Catharines · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
505 students
| Measure | Pine Grove Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #219 of 3,871 | #227 of 766 |
| National rank | #219 of 3,871 | #227 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 380 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 20% | 19% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | pinegrove.dsbn.org/ | www.stfrancisphoenix.com/ |
The verdict
- •Pine Grove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.3 vs 64.8).
- •Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 380.
- •Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove Public School better than Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pine Grove Public School ranks higher (83.3 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 Pine Grove Public School and Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pine Grove Public School: 380. Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pine Grove Public School and Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Pine Grove Public School is 219th of 3,871 and Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School is 227th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).