Balaclava Public School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 158 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balaclava Public School
Freelton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School
Carlisle · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
| Measure | Balaclava Public School Freelton, Ontario | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School Carlisle, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #961 of 3,871 | #459 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #961 of 3,871 | #459 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.7% | 88.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Freelton | Carlisle |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/balaclava/ | olmc.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 67.2).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 75.7%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 75%).
- •Balaclava Public School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 275.
- •Balaclava Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary 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 Balaclava Public School better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 67.2 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 Balaclava Public School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School?
About 158 m in a straight line, between Freelton and Carlisle in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Balaclava Public School: 315. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Balaclava Public School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Balaclava Public School is 961st of 3,871 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School is 459th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).