Riverside Public School vs Saint Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Public School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
Saint Mary's School
Huntsville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Riverside Public School Huntsville, Ontario | Saint Mary's School Huntsville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1825 of 3,871 | #3056 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1825 of 3,871 | #3056 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 520 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 520 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 39% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.3% | 56.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 2% | 5% |
| Special education | 8% | 40% |
| 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 | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | riv.tldsb.on.ca/ | smh.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Riverside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.7 vs 29.1).
- •Riverside Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 39%).
- •Riverside Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Riverside Public School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 200.
- •Riverside Public School is a public school while Saint Mary'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 Riverside Public School better than Saint Mary's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Riverside Public School ranks higher (52.7 vs 29.1 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 Riverside Public School and Saint Mary's School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Riverside Public School: 520. Saint Mary's School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Riverside Public School and Saint Mary's School rank in Ontario?
Riverside Public School is 1825th of 3,871 and Saint Mary's School is 3056th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).