South Edwardsburg Public School vs St. Mark Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Edwardsburg Public School
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
150 students
St. Mark Catholic School
Prescott · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
| Measure | South Edwardsburg Public School Johnstown, Ontario | St. Mark Catholic School Prescott, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2018 of 3,871 | #2231 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2018 of 3,871 | #2231 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 150 | 350 |
| Enrolment | 150 | 350 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 31.7% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Johnstown | Prescott |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | southedwardsburg.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.stmark.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •South Edwardsburg Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.6 vs 45.8).
- •St. Mark Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 31.7%).
- •South Edwardsburg Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 69%).
- •St. Mark Catholic School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 150.
- •South Edwardsburg Public School is a public school while St. Mark Catholic 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 South Edwardsburg Public School better than St. Mark Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South Edwardsburg Public School ranks higher (49.6 vs 45.8 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 South Edwardsburg Public School and St. Mark Catholic School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Prescott in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
South Edwardsburg Public School: 150. St. Mark Catholic School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do South Edwardsburg Public School and St. Mark Catholic School rank in Ontario?
South Edwardsburg Public School is 2018th of 3,871 and St. Mark Catholic School is 2231st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).