St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School vs Vincent Massey Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.4 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
Vincent Massey Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
| Measure | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School Newcastle, Ontario | Vincent Massey Public School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2151 of 3,871 | #1991 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2151 of 3,871 | #1991 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 575 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72% | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 17% | 15% |
| 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 | Bowmanville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | StFrancis.pvnccdsb.on.ca | vincentmassey.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Vincent Massey Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.0 vs 47.3).
- •Vincent Massey Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 61.3%).
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 58.3%).
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 410.
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Vincent Massey 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 Vincent Massey Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vincent Massey Public School ranks higher (50.0 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 Vincent Massey Public School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School: 575. Vincent Massey Public School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School and Vincent Massey Public School rank in Ontario?
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is 2151st of 3,871 and Vincent Massey Public School is 1991st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).