Alexandra Community School vs St Basil's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Community School
Owen Sound · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
St Basil's Separate School
Owen Sound · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-2
315 students
| Measure | Alexandra Community School Owen Sound, Ontario | St Basil's Separate School Owen Sound, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3185 of 3,871 | #2666 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3185 of 3,871 | #2666 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-2 |
| Students | 315 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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 | Owen Sound | Owen Sound |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alx.bwdsb.on.ca | stb.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Basil's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.5 vs 26.5).
- •Alexandra Community School is a public school while St Basil's Separate 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 Alexandra Community School better than St Basil's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Basil's Separate School ranks higher (37.5 vs 26.5 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 Alexandra Community School and St Basil's Separate School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Owen Sound and Owen Sound in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexandra Community School: 315. St Basil's Separate School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexandra Community School and St Basil's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Alexandra Community School is 3185th of 3,871 and St Basil's Separate School is 2666th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).