Burnt Elm Public School vs St Stephen Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnt Elm Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
790 students
St Stephen Separate School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | Burnt Elm Public School Brampton, Ontario | St Stephen Separate School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1601 of 3,871 | #1125 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1601 of 3,871 | #1125 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 790 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 790 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 54% | 15% |
| Special education | 9% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1478/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/STEPH |
The verdict
- •St Stephen Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.2 vs 56.7).
- •St Stephen Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 72%).
- •Burnt Elm Public School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 210.
- •Burnt Elm Public School is a public school while St Stephen Separate 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 Burnt Elm Public School better than St Stephen Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Stephen Separate School ranks higher (64.2 vs 56.7 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 Burnt Elm Public School and St Stephen Separate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burnt Elm Public School: 790. St Stephen Separate School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burnt Elm Public School and St Stephen Separate School rank in Ontario?
Burnt Elm Public School is 1601st of 3,871 and St Stephen Separate School is 1125th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).