Sawmill Valley Public School vs St Rose of Lima Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sawmill Valley Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
375 students
St Rose of Lima Separate School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Sawmill Valley Public School Mississauga, Ontario | St Rose of Lima Separate School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #651 of 3,871 | #230 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #651 of 3,871 | #230 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.3% | 95.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 96.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 25% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1331/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/RLIMA |
The verdict
- •St Rose of Lima Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.9 vs 73.0).
- •St Rose of Lima Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (95.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Sawmill Valley Public School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 255.
- •Sawmill Valley Public School is a public school while St Rose of Lima Separate 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 Sawmill Valley Public School better than St Rose of Lima Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Rose of Lima Separate School ranks higher (82.9 vs 73.0 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 Sawmill Valley Public School and St Rose of Lima Separate School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sawmill Valley Public School: 375. St Rose of Lima Separate School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sawmill Valley Public School and St Rose of Lima Separate School rank in Ontario?
Sawmill Valley Public School is 651st of 3,871 and St Rose of Lima Separate School is 230th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).