ÉÉC Saint-Philippe vs Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉÉC Saint-Philippe
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
135 students
Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
180 students
| Measure | ÉÉC Saint-Philippe Burlington, Ontario | Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1351 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #1351 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 135 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 35% |
| 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 | Burlington | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sp.csdccs.edu.on.ca/wp/ | merton.hcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 135.
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 ÉÉC Saint-Philippe better than Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ÉÉC Saint-Philippe and Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉÉC Saint-Philippe: 135. Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉÉC Saint-Philippe and Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
ÉÉC Saint-Philippe is 1351st of 3,871 and Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).