Princess Anne Public School vs St Francis Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 981 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Princess Anne Public School
Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
St Francis Catholic School
Sudbury · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | Princess Anne Public School Sudbury, Ontario | St Francis Catholic School Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3089 of 3,871 | #3297 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3089 of 3,871 | #3297 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 485 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.3% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.3% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| Special education | 25% | 25% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/princess_anne/index.php | st-francis.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Princess Anne Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.2 vs 24.0).
- •St Francis Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57% vs 56.3%).
- •St Francis Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 61.3%).
- •Princess Anne Public School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 450.
- •Princess Anne Public School is a public school while St Francis 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 Princess Anne Public School better than St Francis Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Princess Anne Public School ranks higher (28.2 vs 24.0 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 Princess Anne Public School and St Francis Catholic School?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Princess Anne Public School: 485. St Francis Catholic School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Princess Anne Public School and St Francis Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Princess Anne Public School is 3089th of 3,871 and St Francis Catholic School is 3297th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).