Ruth Thompson Middle School vs St Faustina Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 986 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 Faustina Elementary School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
| Measure | Ruth Thompson Middle School Mississauga, Ontario | St Faustina Elementary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2039 of 3,871 | #2069 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2039 of 3,871 | #2069 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 535 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 61% | 30% |
| Special education | 19% | 10% |
| 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/FAUST |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (49.2 vs 48.8).
- •Ruth Thompson Middle School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 71.7%).
- •Ruth Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 235.
- •Ruth Thompson Middle School is a public school while St Faustina 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 Faustina Elementary 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 Ruth Thompson Middle School and St Faustina Elementary School?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ruth Thompson Middle School: 535. St Faustina Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ruth Thompson Middle School and St Faustina Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ruth Thompson Middle School is 2039th of 3,871 and St Faustina Elementary School is 2069th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).