Plowman's Park Public School vs St Teresa of Avila Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plowman's Park Public School
Mississauga ยท Public elementary ยท Grades JK-6
335 students
St Teresa of Avila Separate School
Mississauga ยท Catholic elementary ยท Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Plowman's Park Public School Mississauga, Ontario | St Teresa of Avila Separate School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2535 of 3,871 | #729 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2535 of 3,871 | #729 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 335 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | โ | โ |
| OSSLT pass rate | โ | โ |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 25% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | โ | โ |
| FSA numeracy score | โ | โ |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | โ | โ |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | โ | โ |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | โ | โ |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | โ | โ |
| city or town | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1556/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/AVILA |
The verdict
- โขSt Teresa of Avila Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.5 vs 39.8).
- โขSt Teresa of Avila Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 60%).
- โขSt Teresa of Avila Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 69%).
- โขSt Teresa of Avila Separate School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 335.
- โขPlowman's Park Public School is a public school while St Teresa of Avila 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 Plowman's Park Public School better than St Teresa of Avila Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Teresa of Avila Separate School ranks higher (71.5 vs 39.8 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 Plowman's Park Public School and St Teresa of Avila Separate School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Plowman's Park Public School: 335. St Teresa of Avila Separate School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Plowman's Park Public School and St Teresa of Avila Separate School rank in Ontario?
Plowman's Park Public School is 2535th of 3,871 and St Teresa of Avila Separate School is 729th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).