Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School vs Fernforest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
Fernforest Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
695 students
| Measure | Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School Brampton, Ontario | Fernforest Public School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3251 of 3,871 | #2064 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3251 of 3,871 | #2064 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 285 | 695 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 695 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 8% |
| First language not English | 20% | 59% |
| Special education | 10% | 1% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dpcdsb.org/GIVNY | schools.peelschools.org/1414/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Fernforest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.8 vs 25.1).
- •Fernforest Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 58%).
- •Fernforest Public School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 285.
- •Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Fernforest Public School is a public 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 Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School better than Fernforest Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fernforest Public School ranks higher (48.8 vs 25.1 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 Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School and Fernforest Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School: 285. Fernforest Public School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School and Fernforest Public School rank in Ontario?
Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School is 3251st of 3,871 and Fernforest Public School is 2064th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).