St. John XXIII Separate School vs Walter Zadow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. John XXIII Separate School
Arnprior · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
Walter Zadow Public School
Arnprior · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | St. John XXIII Separate School Arnprior, Ontario | Walter Zadow Public School Arnprior, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #92 of 3,871 | #2611 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #92 of 3,871 | #2611 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 96.3% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 99.3% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 5% | 4% |
| 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 | Arnprior | Arnprior |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/st-john-xxiii/ | wzd.rcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. John XXIII Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.9 vs 38.2).
- •St. John XXIII Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (96.3% vs 69.7%).
- •St. John XXIII Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (99.3% vs 58%).
- •Walter Zadow Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 320.
- •St. John XXIII Separate School is a catholic school while Walter Zadow 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. John XXIII Separate School better than Walter Zadow Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John XXIII Separate School ranks higher (86.9 vs 38.2 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. John XXIII Separate School and Walter Zadow Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Arnprior and Arnprior in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. John XXIII Separate School: 320. Walter Zadow Public School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. John XXIII Separate School and Walter Zadow Public School rank in Ontario?
St. John XXIII Separate School is 92nd of 3,871 and Walter Zadow Public School is 2611th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).