Dolphin Senior Public School vs St Joseph Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolphin Senior Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
530 students
St Joseph Separate School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
| Measure | Dolphin Senior Public School Mississauga, Ontario | St Joseph Separate School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2490 of 3,871 | #1147 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2490 of 3,871 | #1147 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 530 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 21% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 13% | 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/1553/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/JOEST |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.8 vs 40.9).
- •St Joseph Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 66.7%).
- •Dolphin Senior Public School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 300.
- •Dolphin Senior Public School is a public school while St Joseph 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 Dolphin Senior Public School better than St Joseph Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Separate School ranks higher (63.8 vs 40.9 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 Dolphin Senior Public School and St Joseph Separate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dolphin Senior Public School: 530. St Joseph Separate School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dolphin Senior Public School and St Joseph Separate School rank in Ontario?
Dolphin Senior Public School is 2490th of 3,871 and St Joseph Separate School is 1147th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).