Renfrew Collegiate Institute vs St. Joseph's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
Renfrew · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
310 students
St. Joseph's Separate School
Renfrew · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
80 students
| Measure | Renfrew Collegiate Institute Renfrew, Ontario | St. Joseph's Separate School Renfrew, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #426 of 766 | #1443 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #426 of 766 | #1443 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 310 | 80 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 80 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 68% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 30% |
| 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 | Renfrew | Renfrew |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rci.rcdsb.on.ca | jagpride.net/ |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 46.3).
- •Renfrew Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 310 students compared with 80.
- •Renfrew Collegiate Institute is a public school while St. Joseph's Separate 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 Renfrew Collegiate Institute better than St. Joseph's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joseph's Separate School ranks higher (59.2 vs 46.3 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 Renfrew Collegiate Institute and St. Joseph's Separate School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Renfrew and Renfrew in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Renfrew Collegiate Institute: 310. St. Joseph's Separate School: 80. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Renfrew Collegiate Institute and St. Joseph's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Renfrew Collegiate Institute is 426th of 766 and St. Joseph's Separate School is 1443rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).