St. Paul Catholic Elementary School vs St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario | St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #280 of 3,871 | #175 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #280 of 3,871 | #175 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | 88.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hcdsb.org/paul/default.aspx | elem.hcdsb.org/straphael/ |
The verdict
- •St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.3 vs 80.9).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 80%).
- •St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 85.3%).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 380.
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. Paul Catholic Elementary School better than St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 80.9 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. Paul Catholic Elementary School and St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School: 430. St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Paul Catholic Elementary School and St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is 280th of 3,871 and St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School is 175th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).