Ardagh Bluffs Public School vs St Joan of Arc High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 738 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardagh Bluffs Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
St Joan of Arc High School
Barrie · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,055 students
| Measure | Ardagh Bluffs Public School Barrie, Ontario | St Joan of Arc High School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #785 of 3,871 | #363 of 766 |
| National rank | #785 of 3,871 | #363 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 615 | 1,055 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 1,055 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 49% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 21% | 11% |
| Special education | 16% | 23% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | agh.scdsb.on.ca | joa.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ardagh Bluffs Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.3 vs 52.3).
- •St Joan of Arc High School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 615.
- •Ardagh Bluffs Public School is a public school while St Joan of Arc High School is a catholic 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 Ardagh Bluffs Public School better than St Joan of Arc High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ardagh Bluffs Public School ranks higher (70.3 vs 52.3 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 Ardagh Bluffs Public School and St Joan of Arc High School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ardagh Bluffs Public School: 615. St Joan of Arc High School: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ardagh Bluffs Public School and St Joan of Arc High School rank in Ontario?
Ardagh Bluffs Public School is 785th of 3,871 and St Joan of Arc High School is 363rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).