South Meadow Public School vs St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 516 m 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. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
| Measure | South Meadow Public School Stoney Creek, Ontario | St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2664 of 3,871 | #829 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2664 of 3,871 | #829 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 590 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 590 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 41% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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/ | stfx.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.6 vs 37.5).
- •St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 63%).
- •St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 64.7%).
- •South Meadow Public School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 410.
- •South Meadow Public School is a public school while St. Francis Xavier 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. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (69.6 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. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Stoney Creek and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
South Meadow Public School: 590. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do South Meadow Public School and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
South Meadow Public School is 2664th of 3,871 and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School is 829th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).