Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School vs St. Joseph's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School
Renfrew · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
115 students
St. Joseph's Separate School
Renfrew · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
80 students
| Measure | Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School Renfrew, Ontario | St. Joseph's Separate School Renfrew, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2662 of 3,871 | #1443 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2662 of 3,871 | #1443 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 115 | 80 |
| Enrolment | 115 | 80 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 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 37.5).
- •Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School is the larger school with 115 students compared with 80.
- •Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School better than St. Joseph's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joseph's Separate School ranks higher (59.2 vs 37.5 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 Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School: 115. St. Joseph's Separate School: 80. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School and St. Joseph's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School is 2662nd of 3,871 and St. Joseph's Separate School is 1443rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).