Silverthorn Public School vs St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 913 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silverthorn Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Silverthorn Public School Mississauga, Ontario | St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1853 of 3,871 | #1938 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1853 of 3,871 | #1938 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 45% | 40% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1160/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/MTRSA |
The verdict
- •Silverthorn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.4 vs 51.0).
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 68.7%).
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 265.
- •Silverthorn Public School is a public school while St. Teresa of Calcutta 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 Silverthorn Public School better than St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Silverthorn Public School ranks higher (52.4 vs 51.0 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 Silverthorn Public School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Silverthorn Public School: 265. St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Silverthorn Public School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Silverthorn Public School is 1853rd of 3,871 and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School is 1938th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).