Boyne River Public School vs St Cecilia Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyne River Public School
Alliston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students
St Cecilia Catholic School
Alliston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Boyne River Public School Alliston, Ontario | St Cecilia Catholic School Alliston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2818 of 3,871 | #3039 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2818 of 3,871 | #3039 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 650 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 650 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49.3% | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.3% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 6% |
| First language not English | 17% | 12% |
| Special education | 17% | 32% |
| 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 | Alliston | Alliston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | byr.scdsb.on.ca | – |
The verdict
- •Boyne River Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.8 vs 29.8).
- •St Cecilia Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (54.7% vs 49.3%).
- •Boyne River Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 67.3%).
- •Boyne River Public School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 555.
- •Boyne River Public School is a public school while St Cecilia 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 Boyne River Public School better than St Cecilia Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Boyne River Public School ranks higher (34.8 vs 29.8 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 Boyne River Public School and St Cecilia Catholic School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Alliston and Alliston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Boyne River Public School: 650. St Cecilia Catholic School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Boyne River Public School and St Cecilia Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Boyne River Public School is 2818th of 3,871 and St Cecilia Catholic School is 3039th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).