St Mary Catholic School vs Trent River Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 682 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary Catholic School
Trenton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
360 students
Trent River Public School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
460 students
| Measure | St Mary Catholic School Trenton, Ontario | Trent River Public School Trenton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2417 of 3,871 | #3573 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2417 of 3,871 | #3573 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 360 | 460 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55% | 47.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.7% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Trenton | Trenton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stmt/Pages/default.aspx | trentriver.hpedsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Mary Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.3 vs 16.1).
- •St Mary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (55% vs 47.3%).
- •St Mary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 58%).
- •Trent River Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 360.
- •St Mary Catholic School is a catholic school while Trent River 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 Mary Catholic School better than Trent River Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary Catholic School ranks higher (42.3 vs 16.1 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 Mary Catholic School and Trent River Public School?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Mary Catholic School: 360. Trent River Public School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Mary Catholic School and Trent River Public School rank in Ontario?
St Mary Catholic School is 2417th of 3,871 and Trent River Public School is 3573rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).