Brigden School vs St Philip Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 13 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brigden School
Brigden · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
190 students
St Philip Catholic School
Petrolia · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | Brigden School Brigden, Ontario | St Philip Catholic School Petrolia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1676 of 3,871 | #1500 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1676 of 3,871 | #1500 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 190 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.3% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Brigden | Petrolia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | brigden.lkdsb.net/ | www.st-clair.net/spp/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.5 vs 55.3).
- •St Philip Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Brigden School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 74%).
- •St Philip Catholic School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 190.
- •Brigden School is a public school while St Philip 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 Brigden School better than St Philip Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Philip Catholic School ranks higher (58.5 vs 55.3 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 Brigden School and St Philip Catholic School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Brigden and Petrolia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brigden School: 190. St Philip Catholic School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brigden School and St Philip Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Brigden School is 1676th of 3,871 and St Philip Catholic School is 1500th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).