Russell Reid Public School vs St John's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Reid Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
St John's College
Brantford · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,405 students
| Measure | Russell Reid Public School Brantford, Ontario | St John's College Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2522 of 3,871 | #191 of 766 |
| National rank | #2522 of 3,871 | #191 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,405 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 1,405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 6% |
| Special education | 10% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/russellreid | www.sjconline.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St John's College scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.2 vs 40.1).
- •St John's College is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 355.
- •Russell Reid Public School is a public school while St John's College 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 Reid Public School better than St John's College?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John's College ranks higher (68.2 vs 40.1 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 Reid Public School and St John's College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Russell Reid Public School: 355. St John's College: 1,405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Russell Reid Public School and St John's College rank in Ontario?
Russell Reid Public School is 2522nd of 3,871 and St John's College is 191st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).