Russell Intermediate School vs St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 992 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Intermediate School
Russell · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
200 students
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Russell · Catholic elementary · Grades 6-8
225 students
| Measure | Russell Intermediate School Russell, Ontario | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Russell, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #126 of 3,871 | #133 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #126 of 3,871 | #133 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 200 | 225 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 225 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (86.7 vs 86.7).
- •St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 200.
- •Russell Intermediate 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 Intermediate School better than St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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 Russell Intermediate School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Russell and Russell in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Russell Intermediate School: 200. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Russell Intermediate School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Russell Intermediate School is 126th of 3,871 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 133rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).