Polson Park Public School vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 463 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polson Park Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Polson Park Public School Kingston, Ontario | St Thomas More Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #852 of 3,871 | #3403 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #852 of 3,871 | #3403 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 450 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.7% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | 45.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | polsonpark.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/sttm/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Polson Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.1 vs 21.1).
- •Polson Park Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Polson Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 45.7%).
- •Polson Park Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 285.
- •Polson Park Public School is a public school while St Thomas More Catholic 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 Polson Park Public School better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Polson Park Public School ranks higher (69.1 vs 21.1 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 Polson Park Public School and St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 463 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Polson Park Public School: 450. St Thomas More Catholic School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Polson Park Public School and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Polson Park Public School is 852nd of 3,871 and St Thomas More Catholic School is 3403rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).