Seaforth Public School vs St Columban Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaforth Public School
Seaforth · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
St Columban Separate School
Dublin · Catholic elementary · Grades 1-8
175 students
| Measure | Seaforth Public School Seaforth, Ontario | St Columban Separate School Dublin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2191 of 3,871 | #2002 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2191 of 3,871 | #2002 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 310 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Seaforth | Dublin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | seaforth.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StColumbanStPatrick/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Columban Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.8 vs 46.6).
- •St Columban Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 76.3%).
- •Seaforth Public School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 175.
- •Seaforth Public School is a public school while St Columban 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 Seaforth Public School better than St Columban Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Columban Separate School ranks higher (49.8 vs 46.6 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 Seaforth Public School and St Columban Separate School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Seaforth and Dublin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Seaforth Public School: 310. St Columban Separate School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Seaforth Public School and St Columban Separate School rank in Ontario?
Seaforth Public School is 2191st of 3,871 and St Columban Separate School is 2002nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).