Dundas Central Public School vs St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dundas Central Public School
Dundas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
Dundas · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Dundas Central Public School Dundas, Ontario | St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School Dundas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1930 of 3,871 | #511 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1930 of 3,871 | #511 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Dundas | Dundas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/dundascentral/ | stbe.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.1 vs 51.0).
- •St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 81%).
- •St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 64%).
- •Dundas Central Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 270.
- •Dundas Central Public School is a public school while St. Bernadette 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 Dundas Central Public School better than St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 51.0 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 Dundas Central Public School and St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dundas and Dundas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dundas Central Public School: 355. St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dundas Central Public School and St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dundas Central Public School is 1930th of 3,871 and St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School is 511th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).