Alexander Graham Bell Public School vs St Patrick Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 286 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Graham Bell Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
St Patrick Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
| Measure | Alexander Graham Bell Public School Ajax, Ontario | St Patrick Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1711 of 3,871 | #2089 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1711 of 3,871 | #2089 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 630 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 630 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 37% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 39% | 5% |
| Special education | 8% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 29% | 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | agbell.ddsb.ca | stpatrick.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Alexander Graham Bell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.8 vs 48.5).
- •Alexander Graham Bell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 37%).
- •St Patrick Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Alexander Graham Bell Public School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 480.
- •Alexander Graham Bell Public School is a public school while St Patrick Catholic School is a catholic 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 Alexander Graham Bell Public School better than St Patrick Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alexander Graham Bell Public School ranks higher (54.8 vs 48.5 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 Alexander Graham Bell Public School and St Patrick Catholic School?
About 286 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander Graham Bell Public School: 630. St Patrick Catholic School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander Graham Bell Public School and St Patrick Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Alexander Graham Bell Public School is 1711th of 3,871 and St Patrick Catholic School is 2089th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).