Black River Public School vs St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 97 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River Public School
Sutton West · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School
Sutton West · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
235 students
| Measure | Black River Public School Sutton West, Ontario | St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School Sutton West, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #584 of 3,871 | #3310 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #584 of 3,871 | #3310 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 225 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94% | 43% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86.7% | 54.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Sutton West | Sutton West |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | blackriver.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sbe.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Black River Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.4 vs 23.7).
- •Black River Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 43%).
- •Black River Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 54.3%).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 225.
- •Black River Public School is a public school while St Bernadette's 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 Black River Public School better than St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Black River Public School ranks higher (74.4 vs 23.7 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 Black River Public School and St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School?
About 97 m in a straight line, between Sutton West and Sutton West in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Black River Public School: 225. St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Black River Public School and St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Black River Public School is 584th of 3,871 and St Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School is 3310th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).