Spring Valley School vs St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 911 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Valley School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School
Ancaster · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Spring Valley School Ancaster, Ontario | St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1537 of 3,871 | #441 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1537 of 3,871 | #441 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.3% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Ancaster | Ancaster |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | stjo.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.9 vs 57.9).
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 74.7%).
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 67.3%).
- •St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 430.
- •Spring Valley School is a public school while St. Joachim 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 Spring Valley School better than St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 57.9 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 Spring Valley School and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Ancaster and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Spring Valley School: 430. St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Spring Valley School and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Spring Valley School is 1537th of 3,871 and St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School is 441st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).