Guy B Brown Elementary Public School vs St. Thomas 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.
Guy B Brown Elementary Public School
Waterdown · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
705 students
St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School
Waterdown · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
| Measure | Guy B Brown Elementary Public School Waterdown, Ontario | St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School Waterdown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1541 of 3,871 | #794 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1541 of 3,871 | #794 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 705 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 705 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 13% | 8% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Waterdown | Waterdown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | guybrown.hwdsb.on.ca/ | stth.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.3 vs 57.8).
- •St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 57%).
- •St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 82.3%).
- •Guy B Brown Elementary Public School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 700.
- •Guy B Brown Elementary Public School is a public school while St. Thomas 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 Guy B Brown Elementary Public School better than St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 57.8 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 Guy B Brown Elementary Public School and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waterdown and Waterdown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Guy B Brown Elementary Public School: 705. St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Guy B Brown Elementary Public School and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Guy B Brown Elementary Public School is 1541st of 3,871 and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School is 794th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).