Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School vs Thornwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 717 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
Thornwood Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
535 students
| Measure | Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School Mississauga, Ontario | Thornwood Public School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2751 of 3,871 | #3669 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2751 of 3,871 | #3669 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 490 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 535 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | 43.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 18% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 6% |
| First language not English | 35% | 74% |
| Special education | 20% | 7% |
| 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 | www.dpcdsb.org/ANDRE | schools.peelschools.org/1363/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.9 vs 12.8).
- •Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 43.3%).
- •Thornwood Public School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 490.
- •Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School is a catholic school while Thornwood Public School is a public 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 Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School better than Thornwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School ranks higher (35.9 vs 12.8 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 Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School and Thornwood Public School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School: 490. Thornwood Public School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School and Thornwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Metropolitan Andrei Catholic School is 2751st of 3,871 and Thornwood Public School is 3669th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).