St. Cecilia's School vs St. Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Cecilia's School
Port Dover · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
140 students
St. Joseph's School
Simcoe · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
| Measure | St. Cecilia's School Port Dover, Ontario | St. Joseph's School Simcoe, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1858 of 3,871 | #2848 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1858 of 3,871 | #2848 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 140 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 6% |
| Special education | 10% | 12% |
| 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 | Port Dover | Simcoe |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.stceciliaportdover.ca/ | www.stjosephsimcoe.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Cecilia's School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.3 vs 34.2).
- •St. Joseph's School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 60.3%).
- •St. Cecilia's School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 63%).
- •St. Joseph's School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 140.
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. Cecilia's School better than St. Joseph's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Cecilia's School ranks higher (52.3 vs 34.2 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 St. Cecilia's School and St. Joseph's School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Port Dover and Simcoe in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Cecilia's School: 140. St. Joseph's School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Cecilia's School and St. Joseph's School rank in Ontario?
St. Cecilia's School is 1858th of 3,871 and St. Joseph's School is 2848th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).