Darcel Avenue Senior Public School vs St Raphael School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darcel Avenue Senior Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
410 students
St Raphael School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
| Measure | Darcel Avenue Senior Public School Mississauga, Ontario | St Raphael School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3366 of 3,871 | #3313 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3366 of 3,871 | #3313 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 410 | 225 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 225 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 49% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.3% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 25% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1104/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/RAPHL |
The verdict
- •St Raphael School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (23.6 vs 22.0).
- •St Raphael School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 64.3%).
- •Darcel Avenue Senior Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 225.
- •Darcel Avenue Senior Public School is a public school while St Raphael 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 Darcel Avenue Senior Public School better than St Raphael School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Raphael School ranks higher (23.6 vs 22.0 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 Darcel Avenue Senior Public School and St Raphael School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Darcel Avenue Senior Public School: 410. St Raphael School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Darcel Avenue Senior Public School and St Raphael School rank in Ontario?
Darcel Avenue Senior Public School is 3366th of 3,871 and St Raphael School is 3313th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).