Blue Willow Public School vs St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 792 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Willow Public School
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
730 students
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School
Woodbridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | Blue Willow Public School Woodbridge, Ontario | St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School Woodbridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1744 of 3,871 | #2790 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1744 of 3,871 | #2790 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 730 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 730 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.3% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 51% | 10% |
| Special education | 9% | 10% |
| 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 | Woodbridge | Woodbridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bluewillow.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sga.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Blue Willow Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.5 vs 35.3).
- •Blue Willow Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 55.7%).
- •Blue Willow Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 59%).
- •Blue Willow Public School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 355.
- •Blue Willow Public School is a public school while St Gabriel the Archangel 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 Blue Willow Public School better than St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Blue Willow Public School ranks higher (54.5 vs 35.3 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 Blue Willow Public School and St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Woodbridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blue Willow Public School: 730. St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blue Willow Public School and St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Blue Willow Public School is 1744th of 3,871 and St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School is 2790th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).