St Joseph Catholic Elementary School vs Walter Scott Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 689 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
Walter Scott Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | St Joseph Catholic Elementary School Richmond Hill, Ontario | Walter Scott Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1465 of 3,871 | #3243 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1465 of 3,871 | #3243 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 48% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86.7% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 70% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sjrh.ycdsb.ca/ | walterscott.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.0 vs 25.3).
- •St Joseph Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 48%).
- •St Joseph Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 62.3%).
- •Walter Scott Public School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 210.
- •St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Walter Scott 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 Joseph Catholic Elementary School better than Walter Scott Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 25.3 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 Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Walter Scott Public School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 210. Walter Scott Public School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Walter Scott Public School rank in Ontario?
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1465th of 3,871 and Walter Scott Public School is 3243rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).