Byron Southwood Public School vs St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 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
St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
London · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,425 students
| Measure | Byron Southwood Public School London, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #176 of 3,871 | #116 of 766 |
| National rank | #176 of 3,871 | #116 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 540 | 1,425 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 1,425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 64% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 94% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 11% | 8% |
| Special education | 6% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 1% |
| 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/ByronSouthwood.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/STA |
The verdict
- •Byron Southwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.2 vs 75.5).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 540.
- •Byron Southwood Public School is a public school while St Thomas Aquinas Secondary 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 St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Byron Southwood Public School ranks higher (85.2 vs 75.5 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 St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Byron Southwood Public School: 540. St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School: 1,425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Byron Southwood Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Byron Southwood Public School is 176th of 3,871 and St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School is 116th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).