St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School vs Tom Thomson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 791 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
Tom Thomson Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
405 students
| Measure | St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario | Tom Thomson Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1103 of 3,871 | #2072 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1103 of 3,871 | #2072 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 325 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hcdsb.org/johb/ | tom.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.6 vs 48.8).
- •St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 66%).
- •St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Tom Thomson Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 325.
- •St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Tom Thomson 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. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School better than Tom Thomson Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 48.8 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. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School and Tom Thomson Public School?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School: 325. Tom Thomson Public School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School and Tom Thomson Public School rank in Ontario?
St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School is 1103rd of 3,871 and Tom Thomson Public School is 2072nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).