St André Bessette Catholic School vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St André Bessette Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
St Catherine of Siena Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
| Measure | St André Bessette Catholic School Ajax, Ontario | St Catherine of Siena Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2272 of 3,871 | #531 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2272 of 3,871 | #531 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 350 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 350 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | brotherandre.dcdsb.ca | stcatherine.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.7 vs 45.0).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 63%).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 73%).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 325.
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 St André Bessette Catholic School better than St Catherine of Siena Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Catherine of Siena Catholic School ranks higher (75.7 vs 45.0 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 St André Bessette Catholic School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St André Bessette Catholic School: 325. St Catherine of Siena Catholic School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St André Bessette Catholic School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic School rank in Ontario?
St André Bessette Catholic School is 2272nd of 3,871 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is 531st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).