River Heights School vs St David Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Heights School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades JK-3
385 students
St David Separate School
Dorchester · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | River Heights School Dorchester, Ontario | St David Separate School Dorchester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1831 of 3,871 | #1867 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1831 of 3,871 | #1867 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-3 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.7% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/RiverHeights.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/DAV/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (52.6 vs 52.1).
- •St David Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 64.7%).
- •River Heights School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 270.
- •River Heights School is a public school while St David 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 River Heights School better than St David Separate 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 River Heights School and St David Separate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
River Heights School: 385. St David Separate School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do River Heights School and St David Separate School rank in Ontario?
River Heights School is 1831st of 3,871 and St David Separate School is 1867th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).