St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School vs The Pines Sr. Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
Newcastle · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
The Pines Sr. Public School
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades 5-8
445 students
| Measure | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School Newcastle, Ontario | The Pines Sr. Public School Newcastle, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2151 of 3,871 | #1099 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2151 of 3,871 | #1099 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 5-8 |
| Students | 575 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 17% | 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 | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | StFrancis.pvnccdsb.on.ca | thepines.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •The Pines Sr. Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.8 vs 47.3).
- •The Pines Sr. Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74% vs 72%).
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 445.
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while The Pines Sr. Public 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. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School better than The Pines Sr. Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), The Pines Sr. Public School ranks higher (64.8 vs 47.3 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 of Assisi Catholic Elementary School and The Pines Sr. Public School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School: 575. The Pines Sr. Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School and The Pines Sr. Public School rank in Ontario?
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is 2151st of 3,871 and The Pines Sr. Public School is 1099th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).