Bayview Hill Elementary School vs St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview Hill Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
670 students
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | Bayview Hill Elementary School Richmond Hill, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic Elementary School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #610 of 3,871 | #1465 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #610 of 3,871 | #1465 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 670 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 670 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.7% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 57% | 30% |
| Special education | 9% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bayviewhill.es.yrdsb.ca/ | sjrh.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bayview Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.8 vs 59.0).
- •Bayview Hill Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 63.3%).
- •Bayview Hill Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 86.7%).
- •Bayview Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 210.
- •Bayview Hill Elementary School is a public school while St Joseph 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 Bayview Hill Elementary School better than St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bayview Hill Elementary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 59.0 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 Bayview Hill Elementary School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bayview Hill Elementary School: 670. St Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bayview Hill Elementary School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Bayview Hill Elementary School is 610th of 3,871 and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1465th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).