Lisgar Middle School vs St John of the Cross 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.
Lisgar Middle School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
610 students
St John of the Cross School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
| Measure | Lisgar Middle School Mississauga, Ontario | St John of the Cross School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #950 of 3,871 | #466 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #950 of 3,871 | #466 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 610 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 610 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 46% | 15% |
| Special education | 21% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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/1569/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/JCROS |
The verdict
- •St John of the Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.4 vs 67.4).
- •Lisgar Middle School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Lisgar Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 300.
- •Lisgar Middle School is a public school while St John of the Cross 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 Lisgar Middle School better than St John of the Cross School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John of the Cross School ranks higher (76.4 vs 67.4 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 Lisgar Middle School and St John of the Cross School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lisgar Middle School: 610. St John of the Cross School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lisgar Middle School and St John of the Cross School rank in Ontario?
Lisgar Middle School is 950th of 3,871 and St John of the Cross School is 466th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).