Dixie Public School vs Silverthorn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixie Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
310 students
Silverthorn Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
| Measure | Dixie Public School Mississauga, Ontario | Silverthorn Public School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2442 of 3,871 | #1853 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2442 of 3,871 | #1853 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 310 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 50% | 45% |
| Special education | 10% | 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/1158/Pages/default.aspx | schools.peelschools.org/1160/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Silverthorn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.4 vs 41.8).
- •Dixie Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71% vs 68.7%).
- •Dixie Public School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 265.
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 Dixie Public School better than Silverthorn Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Silverthorn Public School ranks higher (52.4 vs 41.8 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 Dixie Public School and Silverthorn Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dixie Public School: 310. Silverthorn Public School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dixie Public School and Silverthorn Public School rank in Ontario?
Dixie Public School is 2442nd of 3,871 and Silverthorn Public School is 1853rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).