St Francis de Sales Separate School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 253 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis de Sales Separate School
Smiths Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
430 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | St Francis de Sales Separate School Smiths Falls, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2923 of 3,871 | #3030 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2923 of 3,871 | #3030 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47.7% | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Smiths Falls | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.stfrancisdesales.cdsbeo.on.ca | aquinas.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.7 vs 30.1).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (55% vs 47.7%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 67.7%).
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 Francis de Sales Separate School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis de Sales Separate School ranks higher (32.7 vs 30.1 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 Francis de Sales Separate School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Smiths Falls and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Francis de Sales Separate School: 430. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Francis de Sales Separate School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
St Francis de Sales Separate School is 2923rd of 3,871 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 3030th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).