Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School vs Ridgeview Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
Ridgeview Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
630 students
| Measure | Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School Brampton, Ontario | Ridgeview Public School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3001 of 3,871 | #2833 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3001 of 3,871 | #2833 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 320 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.3% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 6% |
| First language not English | 20% | 50% |
| Special education | 15% | 13% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dpcdsb.org/BFALN | schools.peelschools.org/1509/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.6 vs 30.8).
- •Ridgeview Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 55.3%).
- •Ridgeview Public School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 320.
- •Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School is a catholic school while Ridgeview 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 Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School better than Ridgeview Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ridgeview Public School ranks higher (34.6 vs 30.8 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 Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School and Ridgeview Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School: 320. Ridgeview Public School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School and Ridgeview Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Francis Allen Catholic School is 3001st of 3,871 and Ridgeview Public School is 2833rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).