South Meadow Public School vs St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Meadow Public School
Stoney Creek · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | South Meadow Public School Stoney Creek, Ontario | St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2664 of 3,871 | #1466 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2664 of 3,871 | #1466 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 590 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 590 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.7% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 41% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Stoney Creek | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/south meadow/ | stcl.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.0 vs 37.5).
- •St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 63%).
- •St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 64.7%).
- •South Meadow Public School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 320.
- •South Meadow Public School is a public school while St. Clare of Assisi 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 South Meadow Public School better than St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 37.5 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 Meadow Public School and St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Stoney Creek and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
South Meadow Public School: 590. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do South Meadow Public School and St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
South Meadow Public School is 2664th of 3,871 and St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is 1466th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).