St Francis de Sales Separate School vs St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 346 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis de Sales Separate School
Smiths Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
430 students
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | St Francis de Sales Separate School Smiths Falls, Ontario | St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2923 of 3,871 | #280 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2923 of 3,871 | #280 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47.7% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 25% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Smiths Falls | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.stfrancisdesales.cdsbeo.on.ca | schools.hcdsb.org/paul/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.9 vs 32.7).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 47.7%).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 67.7%).
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 Francis de Sales Separate School better than St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Paul Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (80.9 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 Francis de Sales Separate School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 346 km in a straight line, between Smiths Falls and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Francis de Sales Separate School: 430. St. Paul Catholic Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Francis de Sales Separate School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St Francis de Sales Separate School is 2923rd of 3,871 and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is 280th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).