St Paul Catholic School vs Westminster Woods Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 586 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
Westminster Woods Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
| Measure | St Paul Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | Westminster Woods Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #180 of 3,871 | #323 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #180 of 3,871 | #323 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 305 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 305 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 15% | 34% |
| Special education | 10% | 6% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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/stpaul/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/westminsterwoods/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.1 vs 80.0).
- •Westminster Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 77%).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.7% vs 89.3%).
- •Westminster Woods Public School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 305.
- •St Paul Catholic School is a catholic school while Westminster Woods 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 Paul Catholic School better than Westminster Woods Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic School ranks higher (85.1 vs 80.0 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 School and Westminster Woods Public School?
About 586 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Paul Catholic School: 305. Westminster Woods Public School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Paul Catholic School and Westminster Woods Public School rank in Ontario?
St Paul Catholic School is 180th of 3,871 and Westminster Woods Public School is 323rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).