St André Bessette Catholic School vs St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary 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 Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | St André Bessette Catholic School Ajax, Ontario | St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2272 of 3,871 | #1230 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2272 of 3,871 | #1230 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | brotherandre.dcdsb.ca | jbakhita.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.4 vs 45.0).
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 63%).
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 73%).
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 465 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 Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (62.4 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 Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary 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 Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St André Bessette Catholic School and St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St André Bessette Catholic School is 2272nd of 3,871 and St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School is 1230th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).