St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School vs W. H. Day Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School
Bradford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
W. H. Day Elementary School
Bradford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School Bradford, Ontario | W. H. Day Elementary School Bradford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2138 of 3,871 | #2803 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2138 of 3,871 | #2803 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 610 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 610 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 45% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 0% |
| First language not English | 11% | 30% |
| Special education | 21% | 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 | Bradford | Bradford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sam.schools.smcdsb.on.ca | whd.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.5 vs 35.1).
- •St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 45%).
- •St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 70.3%).
- •St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 495.
- •St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while W. H. Day Elementary 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School better than W. H. Day Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 35.1 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 Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School and W. H. Day Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School: 610. W. H. Day Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School and W. H. Day Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School is 2138th of 3,871 and W. H. Day Elementary School is 2803rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).