St Denis Catholic Elementary School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 253 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Denis Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | St Denis Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1767 of 3,871 | #3759 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1767 of 3,871 | #3759 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73% | 28.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | St Catharines | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stdenis/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stfa/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Denis Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.2 vs 8.9).
- •St Denis Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 28.7%).
- •St Denis Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 60.3%).
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 Denis Catholic Elementary School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Denis Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 8.9 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 St Denis Catholic Elementary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Denis Catholic Elementary School: 290. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Denis Catholic Elementary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Ontario?
St Denis Catholic Elementary School is 1767th of 3,871 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 3759th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).