St. Basil Catholic Elementary School vs Walter Gretzky Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 277 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Basil Catholic Elementary School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
670 students
Walter Gretzky Elementary School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
710 students
| Measure | St. Basil Catholic Elementary School Brantford, Ontario | Walter Gretzky Elementary School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2304 of 3,871 | #3180 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2304 of 3,871 | #3180 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 670 | 710 |
| Enrolment | 670 | 710 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49% | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.7% | 51% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 9% | 46% |
| Special education | 8% | 7% |
| 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.stbasilbrantford.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •St. Basil Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.3 vs 26.7).
- •Walter Gretzky Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (58.3% vs 49%).
- •St. Basil Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 51%).
- •Walter Gretzky Elementary School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 670.
- •St. Basil Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Walter Gretzky 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. Basil Catholic Elementary School better than Walter Gretzky Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Basil Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 26.7 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. Basil Catholic Elementary School and Walter Gretzky Elementary School?
About 277 m in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Basil Catholic Elementary School: 670. Walter Gretzky Elementary School: 710. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Basil Catholic Elementary School and Walter Gretzky Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St. Basil Catholic Elementary School is 2304th of 3,871 and Walter Gretzky Elementary School is 3180th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).