Deer Park Public School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
Keswick · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
355 students
| Measure | Deer Park Public School Keswick, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School Keswick, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3511 of 3,871 | #2692 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3511 of 3,871 | #2692 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 170 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 25% | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 45% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Keswick | Keswick |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | deerpark.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sta.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.2 vs 18.1).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (36.7% vs 25%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 45%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 170.
- •Deer Park Public School is a public school while St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary 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 Deer Park Public School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (37.2 vs 18.1 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 Deer Park Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Keswick and Keswick in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Deer Park Public School: 170. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Deer Park Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Deer Park Public School is 3511th of 3,871 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is 2692nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).