Bell Intermediate School vs École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Intermediate School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
275 students
École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
365 students
| Measure | Bell Intermediate School Nepean, Ontario | École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3126 of 3,871 | #3137 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3126 of 3,871 | #3137 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 275 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 275 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 70% |
| Special education | 25% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 20% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | www.franco-ouest.ecolecatholique.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (27.1 vs 27.1).
- •École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest is the larger school with 365 students compared with 275.
- •Bell Intermediate School is a public school while École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest 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 Bell Intermediate School better than École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bell Intermediate School and École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bell Intermediate School: 275. École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bell Intermediate School and École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest rank in Ontario?
Bell Intermediate School is 3126th of 3,871 and École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest is 3137th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).