Oxbow Public School vs St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxbow Public School
Ilderton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
London · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,465 students
| Measure | Oxbow Public School Ilderton, Ontario | St. Andre Bessette Secondary School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1168 of 3,871 | #243 of 766 |
| National rank | #1168 of 3,871 | #243 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 570 | 1,465 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 1,465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 70% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | 2% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 2% | 23% |
| Special education | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Ilderton | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Oxbow.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/SAB |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (63.4 vs 63.4).
- •St. Andre Bessette Secondary School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 570.
- •Oxbow Public School is a public school while St. Andre Bessette Secondary 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 Oxbow Public School better than St. Andre Bessette Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oxbow Public School and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Ilderton and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Oxbow Public School: 570. St. Andre Bessette Secondary School: 1,465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Oxbow Public School and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Oxbow Public School is 1168th of 3,871 and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School is 243rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).