École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor vs St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor
Embrun · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Russell · Catholic elementary · Grades 6-8
225 students
| Measure | École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor Embrun, Ontario | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Russell, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #192 of 3,871 | #133 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #192 of 3,871 | #133 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 285 | 225 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 225 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 55% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Embrun | Russell |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.riviere-castor.cepeo.on.ca/ | www.sta-russell.com/ |
The verdict
- •St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 84.6).
- •École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor is the larger school with 285 students compared with 225.
- •École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor is a public school while St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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 École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor better than St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks higher (86.7 vs 84.6 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 École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Embrun and Russell in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor: 285. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor is 192nd of 3,871 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 133rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).