Southwood Public School vs St Gabriel Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 332 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Public School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
St Gabriel Catholic School
Windsor · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
| Measure | Southwood Public School Windsor, Ontario | St Gabriel Catholic School Windsor, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #508 of 3,871 | #1051 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #508 of 3,871 | #1051 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 380 | 485 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 485 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.3% | 88.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Windsor | Windsor |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/southwoo | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stgabs |
The verdict
- •Southwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.2 vs 65.4).
- •St Gabriel Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 84.3%).
- •Southwood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 79.7%).
- •St Gabriel Catholic School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 380.
- •Southwood Public School is a public school while St Gabriel 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 Southwood Public School better than St Gabriel Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Southwood Public School ranks higher (76.2 vs 65.4 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 Southwood Public School and St Gabriel Catholic School?
About 332 m in a straight line, between Windsor and Windsor in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Southwood Public School: 380. St Gabriel Catholic School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Southwood Public School and St Gabriel Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Southwood Public School is 508th of 3,871 and St Gabriel Catholic School is 1051st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).