St Joseph's Separate School vs Walter Zadow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 188 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Separate School
Arnprior · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
Walter Zadow Public School
Arnprior · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Separate School Arnprior, Ontario | Walter Zadow Public School Arnprior, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #984 of 3,871 | #2611 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #984 of 3,871 | #2611 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 445 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.3% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.3% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Arnprior | Arnprior |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/st-josephs-arnprior/ | wzd.rcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.7 vs 38.2).
- •St Joseph's Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 69.7%).
- •St Joseph's Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 58%).
- •Walter Zadow Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 445.
- •St Joseph's 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 Joseph's Separate School better than Walter Zadow Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's Separate School ranks higher (66.7 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 Joseph's Separate School and Walter Zadow Public School?
About 188 m in a straight line, between Arnprior and Arnprior in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Joseph's Separate School: 445. Walter Zadow Public School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Joseph's Separate School and Walter Zadow Public School rank in Ontario?
St Joseph's Separate School is 984th of 3,871 and Walter Zadow Public School is 2611th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).