Dolson Public School vs St. Aidan Catholic Elementary 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.
Dolson Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
1,045 students
St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
| Measure | Dolson Public School Brampton, Ontario | St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2729 of 3,871 | #2077 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2729 of 3,871 | #2077 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,045 | 415 |
| Enrolment | 1,045 | 415 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 49% | 15% |
| Special education | 9% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1449 | www.dpcdsb.org/AIDAN |
The verdict
- •St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.7 vs 36.4).
- •St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 55.7%).
- •Dolson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 70%).
- •Dolson Public School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 415.
- •Dolson Public School is a public school while St. Aidan 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 Dolson Public School better than St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 36.4 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 Dolson Public School and St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dolson Public School: 1,045. St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dolson Public School and St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dolson Public School is 2729th of 3,871 and St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School is 2077th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).