Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School vs St Anselm Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 239 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School
East York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
St Anselm Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School East York, Ontario | St Anselm Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #37 of 3,871 | #67 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #37 of 3,871 | #67 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 450 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 90% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.7% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | East York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bessborough | stanselm.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.2 vs 87.9).
- •Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 89%).
- •St Anselm Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 88.7%).
- •Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 255.
- •Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a public school while St Anselm 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 Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School better than St Anselm Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School ranks higher (90.2 vs 87.9 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 Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School and St Anselm Catholic School?
About 239 m in a straight line, between East York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School: 450. St Anselm Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School and St Anselm Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is 37th of 3,871 and St Anselm Catholic School is 67th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).