Branlyn Community School vs St. Patrick School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branlyn Community School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
St. Patrick School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
145 students
| Measure | Branlyn Community School Brantford, Ontario | St. Patrick School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3390 of 3,871 | #2802 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3390 of 3,871 | #2802 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 465 | 145 |
| Enrolment | 465 | 145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49.3% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65.3% | 56.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/branlyn/ | www.stpatrickbrantford.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Patrick School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.1 vs 21.3).
- •St. Patrick School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.7% vs 49.3%).
- •Branlyn Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (65.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Branlyn Community School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 145.
- •Branlyn Community School is a public school while St. Patrick 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 Branlyn Community School better than St. Patrick School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Patrick School ranks higher (35.1 vs 21.3 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 Branlyn Community School and St. Patrick School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Branlyn Community School: 465. St. Patrick School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Branlyn Community School and St. Patrick School rank in Ontario?
Branlyn Community School is 3390th of 3,871 and St. Patrick School is 2802nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).