Schools in Fergus, Ontario (2025)
9 schools · 3,145 students · 6 public, 2 private, 1 catholic · median Enrolment 565.
Fergus, in Ontario, has 9 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 3,145 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 secondary; by sector 6 public, 2 private, 1 catholic.
The median Enrolment across Fergus's schools is 565, above the Ontario median of 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
6 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is John Black Public School (83.1, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School (78.5, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and J Douglas Hogarth Public School (71.4, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of Canada for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Centre Wellington District High School (1,190 students), J Douglas Hogarth Public School (610 students), St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School (565 students).
Ranked schools in Fergus
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 183John Black Public SchoolFergus · Public Elementary82% EQAO Grade 6 · 335 students
- 279St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary SchoolFergus · Catholic Elementary96% EQAO Grade 6 · 565 students
- 371J Douglas Hogarth Public SchoolFergus · Public Elementary79.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 610 students
- 470Centre Wellington District High SchoolFergus · Public Secondary89% OSSLT pass rate · 1,190 students
- 567Victoria Terrace Public SchoolFergus · Public Elementary74.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 200 students
- 642James McQueen Public SchoolFergus · Public Elementary42.7% EQAO Grade 3 · 245 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Black Public School Fergus · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 83.1 Top 10% | 82% EQAO Grade 6 | 335 |
| 2 | St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School Fergus · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 78.5 Top 10% | 96% EQAO Grade 6 | 565 |
| 3 | J Douglas Hogarth Public School Fergus · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 71.4 Top 25% | 79.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 610 |
| 4 | Centre Wellington District High School Fergus · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 89% OSSLT pass rate | 1,190 |
| 5 | Victoria Terrace Public School Fergus · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 74.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 200 |
| 6 | James McQueen Public School Fergus · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 42.7% EQAO Grade 3 | 245 |
Other schools in Fergus
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Fergus side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Fergus?
John Black Public School is the highest-ranked school in Fergus with a Success Index (Canada) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Fergus?
Fergus has 9 schools (7 elementary, 2 secondary) educating 3,145 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Fergus?
The median Enrolment across schools in Fergus is 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.