Seneca Central Public School vs St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seneca Central Public School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Binbrook · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
| Measure | Seneca Central Public School York, Ontario | St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School Binbrook, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1851 of 3,871 | #1321 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1851 of 3,871 | #1321 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 42% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.3% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 7% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | York | Binbrook |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.granderie.ca/Schools/SchoolDirectory/Elementary/tabid/120/mid/593/SchoolID/68/ctl/Details/Default.aspx | stmt.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.4 vs 52.4).
- •St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 42%).
- •Seneca Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 66.7%).
- •St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 235.
- •Seneca Central Public School is a public school while St. Matthew 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 Seneca Central Public School better than St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 52.4 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 Seneca Central Public School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between York and Binbrook in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Seneca Central Public School: 235. St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Seneca Central Public School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Seneca Central Public School is 1851st of 3,871 and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School is 1321st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).