St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School vs St Jerome Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School
Gloucester · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,665 students
St Jerome Elementary School
Gloucester · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
530 students
| Measure | St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School Gloucester, Ontario | St Jerome Elementary School Gloucester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #364 of 766 | #304 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #364 of 766 | #304 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,665 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 1,665 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 66% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 81% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 32% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 17% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fxh.ocsb.ca | jer.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Jerome Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.3 vs 52.3).
- •St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School is the larger school with 1,665 students compared with 530.
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 Xavier (9-12) Catholic School better than St Jerome Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Jerome Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 52.3 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 Xavier (9-12) Catholic School and St Jerome Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School: 1,665. St Jerome Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School and St Jerome Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School is 364th of 766 and St Jerome Elementary School is 304th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).