Russell High School vs St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell High School
Russell · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Russell · Catholic elementary · Grades 6-8
225 students
| Measure | Russell High School Russell, Ontario | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Russell, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #325 of 766 | #133 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #325 of 766 | #133 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 360 | 225 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 225 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 42% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 40% | 25% |
| 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 | Russell | Russell |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | russellhs.ucdsb.on.ca | www.sta-russell.com/ |
The verdict
- •St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 55.0).
- •Russell High School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 225.
- •Russell High School is a public school while St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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 Russell High School better than St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks higher (86.7 vs 55.0 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 Russell High School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Russell and Russell in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Russell High School: 360. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Russell High School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Russell High School is 325th of 766 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 133rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).