St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School vs Westminster Woods Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 764 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
Westminster Woods Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
| Measure | St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | Westminster Woods Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #182 of 3,871 | #323 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #182 of 3,871 | #323 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 90% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 34% |
| Special education | 10% | 6% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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.ugdsb.ca/westminsterwoods/ |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.0 vs 80.0).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 82.3%).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 89.3%).
- •Westminster Woods Public School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 425.
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School is a catholic school while Westminster Woods 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 Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School better than Westminster Woods Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School ranks higher (85.0 vs 80.0 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 Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School and Westminster Woods Public School?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School: 425. Westminster Woods Public School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School and Westminster Woods Public School rank in Ontario?
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School is 182nd of 3,871 and Westminster Woods Public School is 323rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).