Byron Southwood Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Southwood Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School
Delaware · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
| Measure | Byron Southwood Public School London, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School Delaware, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #176 of 3,871 | #152 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #176 of 3,871 | #152 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 540 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 11% | 5% |
| Special education | 6% | 8% |
| 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 | London | Delaware |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/ByronSouthwood.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/LOU/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.2 vs 85.2).
- •Byron Southwood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 81.7%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 540.
- •Byron Southwood Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Southwood Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School ranks higher (86.2 vs 85.2 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 Southwood Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between London and Delaware in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Byron Southwood Public School: 540. Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Byron Southwood Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School rank in Ontario?
Byron Southwood Public School is 176th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School is 152nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).