Best french-language schools in Sudbury (2025)
French-language public and Catholic schools (Ontario). Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 12 schools in Sudbury, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 170École élémentaire Saint-JosephSudbury · Catholic Elementary93.3% EQAO Grade 3 · 75 students
- 267École élémentaire catholique Félix-RicardSudbury · Catholic Elementary87.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 260 students
- 366École élémentaire Saint-DominiqueSudbury · Catholic Elementary90% EQAO Grade 3 · 160 students
- 463École publique Hélène-GravelSudbury · Public Elementary83.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 290 students
- 562École secondaire Macdonald-CartierSudbury · Public Secondary91% OSSLT pass rate · 385 students
- 661Collège Notre-DameSudbury · Catholic Secondary96% OSSLT pass rate · 345 students
- 759École publique Macdonald-CartierSudbury · Public Elementary185 Enrolment · 185 students
- 856École élémentaire Saint-DenisSudbury · Catholic Elementary75.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 310 students
- 945École publique Jean-Éthier-BlaisSudbury · Public Elementary62% EQAO Grade 6 · 320 students
- 1045École élémentaire Saint-PierreSudbury · Catholic Elementary74.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 195 students
- 1139École secondaire du Sacré-CoeurSudbury · Catholic Secondary77% OSSLT pass rate · 170 students
- 1215École publique Jeanne-SauvéSudbury · Public Elementary52.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 110 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | École élémentaire Saint-Joseph Sudbury · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 70.3 Top 25% | 93.3% EQAO Grade 3 | 75 |
| 2 | École élémentaire catholique Félix-Ricard Sudbury · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 66.7 Top 50% | 87.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 260 |
| 3 | École élémentaire Saint-Dominique Sudbury · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Catholic | 66.0 Top 50% | 90% EQAO Grade 3 | 160 |
| 4 | École publique Hélène-Gravel Sudbury · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 83.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 290 |
| 5 | École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier Sudbury · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 91% OSSLT pass rate | 385 |
| 6 | Collège Notre-Dame Sudbury · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 60.9 Top 50% | 96% OSSLT pass rate | 345 |
| 7 | École publique Macdonald-Cartier Sudbury · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 185 Enrolment | 185 |
| 8 | École élémentaire Saint-Denis Sudbury · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 56.3 Top 50% | 75.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 310 |
| 9 | École publique Jean-Éthier-Blais Sudbury · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 45.1 Lower 50% | 62% EQAO Grade 6 | 320 |
| 10 | École élémentaire Saint-Pierre Sudbury · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 44.8 Lower 50% | 74.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 195 |
| 11 | École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur Sudbury · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 39.4 Lower 50% | 77% OSSLT pass rate | 170 |
| 12 | École publique Jeanne-Sauvé Sudbury · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 14.7 Lower 50% | 52.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 110 |
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph in Sudbury leads the 2025 list of french-language schools in Sudbury with a Success Index (Canada) of 70.3. Of the 12 schools shown, 7 are catholic, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario french-language schools rankings, every school on the Sudbury page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best french school in Sudbury?
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph in Sudbury, Ontario ranks first among french-language schools in Sudbury with a Success Index (Canada) of 70.3 out of 100 (Enrolment: 75).
How are french-language schools in Sudbury ranked?
Each school's Success Index (Canada) combines 8 factors: eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%), eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%), eqao grade 9 mathematics (25%), osslt first-attempt pass rate (20%), fsa literacy score (25%), fsa numeracy score (25%), community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%), parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across Canada. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Canadian data (Ontario – School information and student demographics; BC Data Catalogue – Foundation Skills Assessment). Provinces publish different assessments, so scores are comparable within a province, not between provinces.