Byron Somerset Public School vs St George Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Somerset Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
St George Separate School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
| Measure | Byron Somerset Public School London, Ontario | St George Separate School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #284 of 3,871 | #38 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #284 of 3,871 | #38 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 280 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89% | 91.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.7% | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 19% | 5% |
| Special education | 6% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/ByronSomerset.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/GEO/ |
The verdict
- •St George Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.2 vs 80.7).
- •St George Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (91.7% vs 89%).
- •St George Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.7% vs 84.7%).
- •Byron Somerset Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 280.
- •Byron Somerset Public School is a public school while St George 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 Byron Somerset Public School better than St George Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St George Separate School ranks higher (90.2 vs 80.7 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 Byron Somerset Public School and St George Separate School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Byron Somerset Public School: 600. St George Separate School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Byron Somerset Public School and St George Separate School rank in Ontario?
Byron Somerset Public School is 284th of 3,871 and St George Separate School is 38th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).