St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School vs St Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 970 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
St Paul Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | St Paul Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #182 of 3,871 | #180 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #182 of 3,871 | #180 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 90% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91% | 91.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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/stignatius/Pages/default.aspx | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stpaul/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (85.0 vs 85.1).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 77%).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.7% vs 91%).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 305.
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 Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School better than St Paul Catholic 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 Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School and St Paul Catholic School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School: 425. St Paul Catholic School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School and St Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School is 182nd of 3,871 and St Paul Catholic School is 180th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).