Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School vs Richmond Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School
Thorold · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
190 students
Richmond Street Public School
Thorold · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School Thorold, Ontario | Richmond Street Public School Thorold, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #388 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #388 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 190 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 12% |
| Special education | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Thorold | Thorold |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | richmond.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond Street Public School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 190.
- •Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Richmond Street 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 Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School better than Richmond Street Public 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 Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School and Richmond Street Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thorold and Thorold in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School: 190. Richmond Street Public School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School and Richmond Street Public School rank in Ontario?
Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School is unranked and Richmond Street Public School is 388th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).