Assumption Separate School vs New Sarum Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Assumption Separate School
Aylmer · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
New Sarum Public School
St Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | Assumption Separate School Aylmer, Ontario | New Sarum Public School St Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1929 of 3,871 | #2904 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1929 of 3,871 | #2904 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 195 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Aylmer | St Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ldcsb.ca/school/ASU/ | www.tvdsb.ca/NewSarum.cfm |
The verdict
- •Assumption Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.0 vs 33.2).
- •Assumption Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 52%).
- •Assumption Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 58%).
- •New Sarum Public School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 195.
- •Assumption Separate School is a catholic school while New Sarum 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 Assumption Separate School better than New Sarum Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Assumption Separate School ranks higher (51.0 vs 33.2 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 Assumption Separate School and New Sarum Public School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Aylmer and St Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Assumption Separate School: 195. New Sarum Public School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Assumption Separate School and New Sarum Public School rank in Ontario?
Assumption Separate School is 1929th of 3,871 and New Sarum Public School is 2904th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).