St Alfred Catholic Elementary School vs St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alfred Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
St Catharines · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
700 students
| Measure | St Alfred Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario | St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1750 of 3,871 | #338 of 766 |
| National rank | #1750 of 3,871 | #338 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 405 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 405 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 74% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 18% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 6% |
| First language not English | 30% | 27% |
| Special education | 20% | 49% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stalfred/ | collegiate.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (54.5 vs 53.8).
- •St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 405.
- •St Alfred Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is a public 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 St Alfred Catholic Elementary School better than St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Alfred Catholic Elementary School and St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Alfred Catholic Elementary School: 405. St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Alfred Catholic Elementary School and St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School rank in Ontario?
St Alfred Catholic Elementary School is 1750th of 3,871 and St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is 338th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).