St André Bessette Catholic School vs Vimy Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 669 m 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
Vimy Ridge Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
| Measure | St André Bessette Catholic School Ajax, Ontario | Vimy Ridge Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2272 of 3,871 | #922 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2272 of 3,871 | #922 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 41% |
| Special education | 15% | 6% |
| 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 | vimyridge.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Vimy Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.0 vs 45.0).
- •Vimy Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 63%).
- •Vimy Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 73%).
- •Vimy Ridge Public School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 325.
- •St André Bessette Catholic School is a catholic school while Vimy Ridge Public School is a public 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St André Bessette Catholic School better than Vimy Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vimy Ridge Public School ranks higher (68.0 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 Vimy Ridge Public School?
About 669 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St André Bessette Catholic School: 325. Vimy Ridge Public School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St André Bessette Catholic School and Vimy Ridge Public School rank in Ontario?
St André Bessette Catholic School is 2272nd of 3,871 and Vimy Ridge Public School is 922nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).