St Joseph Catholic School vs Willow Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 836 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
Willow Road Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | St Joseph Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | Willow Road Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2962 of 3,871 | #3381 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2962 of 3,871 | #3381 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 415 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 415 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 50% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.3% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 15% |
| First language not English | 75% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 30% |
| 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/stjosephguelph/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/willow |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.9 vs 21.6).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 50%).
- •Willow Road Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 67.3%).
- •Willow Road Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 415.
- •St Joseph Catholic School is a catholic school while Willow Road 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 School better than Willow Road Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic School ranks higher (31.9 vs 21.6 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 School and Willow Road Public School?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Joseph Catholic School: 415. Willow Road Public School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Joseph Catholic School and Willow Road Public School rank in Ontario?
St Joseph Catholic School is 2962nd of 3,871 and Willow Road Public School is 3381st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).