Franco-Nord vs St. Mary's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 845 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franco-Nord
Prince George · Public elementary
273 students
St. Mary's
Prince George · Independent elementary
633 students
| Measure | Franco-Nord Prince George, British Columbia | St. Mary's Prince George, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #399 of 1,275 | #203 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #399 of 1,275 | #203 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 273 | 633 |
| Enrolment | 273 | 633 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 475 | 507 |
| FSA numeracy score | 492 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 452 | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 480 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 499 | 514 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 504 | 529 |
| city or town | Prince George | Prince George |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.8 vs 66.8).
- •St. Mary's is the larger school with 633 students compared with 273.
- •Franco-Nord is a public school while St. Mary's is a independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Franco-Nord better than St. Mary's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Mary's ranks higher (82.8 vs 66.8 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 Franco-Nord and St. Mary's?
About 845 m in a straight line, between Prince George and Prince George in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Franco-Nord: 273. St. Mary's: 633. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Franco-Nord and St. Mary's rank in British Columbia?
Franco-Nord is 399th of 1,275 and St. Mary's is 203rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).