St Francis of Assisi Catholic School vs Westwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
Westwood Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | Westwood Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1520 of 3,871 | #1561 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1520 of 3,871 | #1561 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 495 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 495 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 15% |
| First language not English | 30% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stfrancis/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/westwood |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (58.2 vs 57.5).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 67%).
- •Westwood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 80.7%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 315.
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is a catholic school while Westwood 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 School better than Westwood Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Francis of Assisi Catholic School and Westwood Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 495. Westwood Public School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Francis of Assisi Catholic School and Westwood Public School rank in Ontario?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 1520th of 3,871 and Westwood Public School is 1561st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).