St Paul Catholic School vs Tarentorus Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul Catholic School
Sault Ste Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
Tarentorus Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | St Paul Catholic School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Tarentorus Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1124 of 3,871 | #1006 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1124 of 3,871 | #1006 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 390 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.3% | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 20% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hscdsb.on.ca | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/tps/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Tarentorus Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.2 vs 64.2).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 62.7%).
- •Tarentorus Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 75.3%).
- •St Paul Catholic School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 330.
- •St Paul Catholic School is a catholic school while Tarentorus 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 Tarentorus Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Tarentorus Public School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.2 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 Paul Catholic School and Tarentorus Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Paul Catholic School: 390. Tarentorus Public School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Paul Catholic School and Tarentorus Public School rank in Ontario?
St Paul Catholic School is 1124th of 3,871 and Tarentorus Public School is 1006th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).