St Clare Catholic School vs St Francis de Sales Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 304 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
St Francis de Sales Separate School
Smiths Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
430 students
| Measure | St Clare Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | St Francis de Sales Separate School Smiths Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2068 of 3,871 | #2923 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2068 of 3,871 | #2923 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.3% | 47.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62.3% | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Toronto | Smiths Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stclare.tcdsb.org | www.stfrancisdesales.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Clare Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.8 vs 32.7).
- •St Clare Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 47.7%).
- •St Francis de Sales Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 62.3%).
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 Clare Catholic School better than St Francis de Sales Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Clare Catholic School ranks higher (48.8 vs 32.7 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 Clare Catholic School and St Francis de Sales Separate School?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Smiths Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Clare Catholic School: 430. St Francis de Sales Separate School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Clare Catholic School and St Francis de Sales Separate School rank in Ontario?
St Clare Catholic School is 2068th of 3,871 and St Francis de Sales Separate School is 2923rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).