Birchview Dunes Elementary School vs St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchview Dunes Elementary School
Wasaga Beach · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
680 students
St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School
Wasaga Beach · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
| Measure | Birchview Dunes Elementary School Wasaga Beach, Ontario | St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School Wasaga Beach, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2840 of 3,871 | #3516 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2840 of 3,871 | #3516 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 680 | 590 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 590 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 35% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.7% | 44% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 4% |
| First language not English | 3% | 5% |
| Special education | 23% | 21% |
| 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 | Wasaga Beach | Wasaga Beach |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bir.scdsb.on.ca | snc.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Birchview Dunes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.4 vs 18.0).
- •Birchview Dunes Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56% vs 35%).
- •Birchview Dunes Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 44%).
- •Birchview Dunes Elementary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 590.
- •Birchview Dunes Elementary School is a public school while St Noel Chabanel 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 Birchview Dunes Elementary School better than St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Birchview Dunes Elementary School ranks higher (34.4 vs 18.0 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 Birchview Dunes Elementary School and St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Wasaga Beach and Wasaga Beach in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Birchview Dunes Elementary School: 680. St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Birchview Dunes Elementary School and St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Birchview Dunes Elementary School is 2840th of 3,871 and St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School is 3516th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).