St. Basil Catholic Elementary School
365 Blackburn Drive · Brantford · N3T0G5 · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB
Of the 41 elementary schools in or near Brantford (within 3 km), this is St. Basil Catholic Elementary School. Every school in and around Brantford →
What stands out about St. Basil Catholic Elementary School
- 670 students, well above the 335 of a typical elementary school in Ontario.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the fourth fifth in Ontario.
- Furthest behind on Grade 3 math: 44%, against 65% in Ontario.
- An English Catholic school, run by Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB.
How St. Basil Catholic Elementary School does on Ontario’s tests
EQAO’s Grade 3, 6 and 9 assessments and the literacy test, 2024-25: each school against every school in Ontario.
On average across 6 reported measures of 6, St. Basil Catholic Elementary School is in the fourth fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading | 57% | 76% | Bottom fifth | −13 |
| Grade 3 writing | 46% | 65% | Bottom fifth | −8 |
| Grade 3 math | 44% | 65% | Bottom fifth | −13 |
| Grade 6 reading | 91% | 88% | Second fifth | +9 |
| Grade 6 writing | 88% | 86% | Middle fifth | +9 |
| Grade 6 math | 57% | 51% | Second fifth | +16 |
N/R: EQAO doesn’t report groups too small to keep students anonymous. The three-year change is in percentage points, as the ministry publishes it.
St. Basil Catholic Elementary School is placed by its results, not lettered
The fourth fifth in Ontario is where St. Basil Catholic Elementary School’s results put it among the province’s schools. That is the comparison the published figures allow; a letter is something we give towns, not single schools.
For a letter, see Brantford’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in St. Basil Catholic Elementary School and its neighbours.
Getting a place at St. Basil Catholic Elementary School
No application round, no lottery: the address fixes the school, and the board handles the paperwork.
The Catholic boards are as public as the others: free, with elementary schools that generally require a Catholic parent and high schools open to everyone.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
The schools of its level closest to it, straight-line distance.
Of the 6 elementary schools nearest St. Basil Catholic Elementary School, 3 are larger.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Basil Catholic Elementary School | English Catholic | English | 670 | Fourth fifth | |
| Walter Gretzky Elementary School | English public | English | 710 | Bottom fifth | 0.3 km |
| Edith Monture Elementary School | English public | English | 825 | Middle fifth | 1.2 km |
| St. Gabriel Catholic Catholic Elementary School | English Catholic | English | 510 | Middle fifth | 1.3 km |
| Agnes Hodge Public School | English public | English | 715 | Bottom fifth | 2.5 km |
| ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-Brantfrd | French Catholic | French | 205 | Bottom fifth | 2.6 km |
| St. Theresa School | English Catholic | English | 250 | Fourth fifth | 3.3 km |
Elementary schools near St. Basil Catholic Elementary School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about St. Basil Catholic Elementary School
Who runs St. Basil Catholic Elementary School?
St. Basil Catholic Elementary School belongs to Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB (English Catholic).
What language does St. Basil Catholic Elementary School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at St. Basil Catholic Elementary School?
The board’s school locator gives the designated school; registration is with the board or the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near St. Basil Catholic Elementary School?
Nearest of all: Walter Gretzky Elementary School (0.3 km), Edith Monture Elementary School (1.2 km) and St. Gabriel Catholic Catholic Elementary School (1.3 km).
Sources: Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 and school contact list (Open Government Licence – Ontario) · Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 (EQAO results; N/R where groups are too small). Open Government Licence – Ontario. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).