Alexander's Public School vs St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 983 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander's Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Alexander's Public School Burlington, Ontario | St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #609 of 3,871 | #588 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #609 of 3,871 | #588 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.3% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | alx.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/eliz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (73.8 vs 74.3).
- •St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Alexander's Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 77.3%).
- •Alexander's Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 320.
- •Alexander's Public School is a public school while St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary 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's Public School better than St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary 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 Alexander's Public School and St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander's Public School: 430. St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander's Public School and St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Alexander's Public School is 609th of 3,871 and St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School is 588th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).