Riverside Public School vs St Paul Separate 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.
Riverside Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
470 students
St Paul Separate School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Riverside Public School London, Ontario | St Paul Separate School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3267 of 3,871 | #1305 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3267 of 3,871 | #1305 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 470 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 470 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.7% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Riverside.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/PLL/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.7 vs 24.7).
- •St Paul Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60.3% vs 51%).
- •St Paul Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 68.7%).
- •Riverside Public School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 405.
- •Riverside Public School is a public school while St Paul 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 Riverside Public School better than St Paul Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Separate School ranks higher (60.7 vs 24.7 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 St Paul Separate School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Riverside Public School: 470. St Paul Separate School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Riverside Public School and St Paul Separate School rank in Ontario?
Riverside Public School is 3267th of 3,871 and St Paul Separate School is 1305th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).