St Patrick Separate School vs Wilberforce Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick Separate School
Lucan · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
Wilberforce Public School
Lucan · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
645 students
| Measure | St Patrick Separate School Lucan, Ontario | Wilberforce Public School Lucan, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1751 of 3,871 | #1753 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1751 of 3,871 | #1753 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 645 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 645 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.3% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 2% |
| Special education | 10% | 9% |
| 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 | Lucan | Lucan |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ldcsb.ca/school/PAL/ | www.tvdsb.ca/Wilberforce.cfm |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (54.5 vs 54.5).
- •St Patrick Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 64.7%).
- •Wilberforce Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Wilberforce Public School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 325.
- •St Patrick Separate School is a catholic school while Wilberforce 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 Patrick Separate School better than Wilberforce Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Patrick Separate School and Wilberforce Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lucan and Lucan in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Patrick Separate School: 325. Wilberforce Public School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Patrick Separate School and Wilberforce Public School rank in Ontario?
St Patrick Separate School is 1751st of 3,871 and Wilberforce Public School is 1753rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).