Simcoe Street Public School vs St Patrick Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 530 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simcoe Street Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
St Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
185 students
| Measure | Simcoe Street Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario | St Patrick Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2067 of 3,871 | #1792 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2067 of 3,871 | #1792 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 185 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 96.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 25% | 35% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | simcoestreet.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stpatrick-niagarafalls/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.4 vs 48.8).
- •St Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (96.7% vs 74.7%).
- •Simcoe Street Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 185.
- •Simcoe Street Public School is a public school while St Patrick 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 Simcoe Street Public School better than St Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 48.8 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 Simcoe Street Public School and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Simcoe Street Public School: 285. St Patrick Catholic Elementary School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Simcoe Street Public School and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Simcoe Street Public School is 2067th of 3,871 and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School is 1792nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).