Lakeside Public School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 894 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
Keswick · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
355 students
| Measure | Lakeside Public School Keswick, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School Keswick, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2942 of 3,871 | #2692 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2942 of 3,871 | #2692 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 375 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Keswick | Keswick |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lakeside.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sta.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.2 vs 32.2).
- •Lakeside Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.7% vs 36.7%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 65%).
- •Lakeside Public School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 355.
- •Lakeside Public School is a public school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Lakeside Public School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (37.2 vs 32.2 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 Lakeside Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Keswick and Keswick in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lakeside Public School: 375. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lakeside Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lakeside Public School is 2942nd of 3,871 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is 2692nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).