McBride Avenue Public School vs St Gerard Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 957 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McBride Avenue Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
340 students
St Gerard Separate School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
| Measure | McBride Avenue Public School Mississauga, Ontario | St Gerard Separate School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3077 of 3,871 | #3320 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3077 of 3,871 | #3320 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 46% | 54% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.7% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 60% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1377/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/GERAR |
The verdict
- •McBride Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.5 vs 23.4).
- •St Gerard Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (54% vs 46%).
- •McBride Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64.7% vs 60.7%).
- •McBride Avenue Public School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 235.
- •McBride Avenue Public School is a public school while St Gerard 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 McBride Avenue Public School better than St Gerard Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McBride Avenue Public School ranks higher (28.5 vs 23.4 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 McBride Avenue Public School and St Gerard Separate School?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McBride Avenue Public School: 340. St Gerard Separate School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McBride Avenue Public School and St Gerard Separate School rank in Ontario?
McBride Avenue Public School is 3077th of 3,871 and St Gerard Separate School is 3320th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).