Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 267 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School
Port Elgin · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
St Joseph's School
Port Elgin · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School Port Elgin, Ontario | St Joseph's School Port Elgin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3189 of 3,871 | #2608 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3189 of 3,871 | #2608 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 625 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62.7% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 12% | 5% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Port Elgin | Port Elgin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.pte.bwdsb.on.ca | stj.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.2 vs 26.5).
- •St Joseph's School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 43%).
- •St Joseph's School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 62.7%).
- •Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 290.
- •Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School is a public school while St Joseph's 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 Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's School ranks higher (38.2 vs 26.5 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 Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School and St Joseph's School?
About 267 m in a straight line, between Port Elgin and Port Elgin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School: 625. St Joseph's School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School and St Joseph's School rank in Ontario?
Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School is 3189th of 3,871 and St Joseph's School is 2608th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).