Fairwind Senior Public School vs St Matthew 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.
Fairwind Senior Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
535 students
St Matthew Separate School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Fairwind Senior Public School Mississauga, Ontario | St Matthew Separate School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3264 of 3,871 | #464 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3264 of 3,871 | #464 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 535 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.3% | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 56% | 25% |
| Special education | 13% | 20% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1159/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/MATHW |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 24.7).
- •St Matthew Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.7% vs 66.3%).
- •Fairwind Senior Public School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 255.
- •Fairwind Senior Public School is a public school while St Matthew 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 Fairwind Senior Public School better than St Matthew Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew Separate School ranks higher (76.5 vs 24.7 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 Fairwind Senior Public School and St Matthew Separate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairwind Senior Public School: 535. St Matthew Separate School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairwind Senior Public School and St Matthew Separate School rank in Ontario?
Fairwind Senior Public School is 3264th of 3,871 and St Matthew Separate School is 464th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).