St Francis of Assisi School vs Thorn Lodge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 550 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
Thorn Lodge Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
185 students
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi School Mississauga, Ontario | Thorn Lodge Public School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3122 of 3,871 | #1955 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3122 of 3,871 | #1955 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 425 | 185 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.7% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 20% | 50% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dpcdsb.org/ASSIS | schools.peelschools.org/1329/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Thorn Lodge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.6 vs 27.2).
- •Thorn Lodge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 58.7%).
- •St Francis of Assisi School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 185.
- •St Francis of Assisi School is a catholic school while Thorn Lodge 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis of Assisi School better than Thorn Lodge Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thorn Lodge Public School ranks higher (50.6 vs 27.2 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 of Assisi School and Thorn Lodge Public School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Francis of Assisi School: 425. Thorn Lodge Public School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Francis of Assisi School and Thorn Lodge Public School rank in Ontario?
St Francis of Assisi School is 3122nd of 3,871 and Thorn Lodge Public School is 1955th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).