River Oaks Public School vs St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Oaks Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
660 students
| Measure | River Oaks Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1952 of 3,871 | #953 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1952 of 3,871 | #953 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 695 | 660 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 660 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 42% | 28% |
| Special education | 10% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | riv.hdsb.ca | schools.hcdsb.org/andr/ |
The verdict
- •St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.4 vs 50.6).
- •River Oaks Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 69.7%).
- •St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 65%).
- •River Oaks Public School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 660.
- •River Oaks Public School is a public school while St. Andrew Catholic Elementary 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 River Oaks Public School better than St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 50.6 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 River Oaks Public School and St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
River Oaks Public School: 695. St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do River Oaks Public School and St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
River Oaks Public School is 1952nd of 3,871 and St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School is 953rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).