St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School vs St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario | St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #168 of 766 | #177 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #168 of 766 | #177 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,300 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 1,300 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 96% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 92.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 78% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 24% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | loyola.hcdsb.org/ | schools.hcdsb.org/matt/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.2 vs 70.3).
- •St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 330.
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 Secondary School better than St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 70.3 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. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School is 168th of 766 and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School is 177th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).