Ruth Thompson Middle School vs St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 656 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth Thompson Middle School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 5-8
535 students
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
| Measure | Ruth Thompson Middle School Mississauga, Ontario | St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2039 of 3,871 | #341 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2039 of 3,871 | #341 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 535 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 61% | 25% |
| Special education | 19% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1315/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/BRNRD |
The verdict
- •St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.5 vs 49.2).
- •St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Ruth Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 400.
- •Ruth Thompson Middle School is a public school while St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary 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 Ruth Thompson Middle School better than St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 49.2 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 Ruth Thompson Middle School and St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ruth Thompson Middle School: 535. St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ruth Thompson Middle School and St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ruth Thompson Middle School is 2039th of 3,871 and St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School is 341st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).