Bird's Creek Public School vs Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bird's Creek Public School
Bancroft · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
120 students
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Bancroft · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Bird's Creek Public School Bancroft, Ontario | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Bancroft, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3182 of 3,871 | #2869 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3182 of 3,871 | #2869 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 120 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 120 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.3% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Bancroft | Bancroft |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | birdscreek.hpedsb.on.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/omer/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.9 vs 26.6).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 58.3%).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 120.
- •Bird's Creek Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Mercy Catholic 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 Bird's Creek Public School better than Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School ranks higher (33.9 vs 26.6 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 Bird's Creek Public School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bancroft and Bancroft in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bird's Creek Public School: 120. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bird's Creek Public School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bird's Creek Public School is 3182nd of 3,871 and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is 2869th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).