Blind River Public School vs St Mary's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 132 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blind River Public School
Blind River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
St Mary's Catholic School
Blind River · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
| Measure | Blind River Public School Blind River, Ontario | St Mary's Catholic School Blind River, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3756 of 3,871 | #3544 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3756 of 3,871 | #3544 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 195 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | 49% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 40% | 30% |
| 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 | Blind River | Blind River |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/bli/default.aspx | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (17.1 vs 8.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.7% vs 48%).
- •Blind River Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (49.7% vs 49%).
- •Blind River Public School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 160.
- •Blind River Public School is a public school while St Mary's 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 Blind River Public School better than St Mary's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's Catholic School ranks higher (17.1 vs 8.9 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 Blind River Public School and St Mary's Catholic School?
About 132 m in a straight line, between Blind River and Blind River in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blind River Public School: 195. St Mary's Catholic School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blind River Public School and St Mary's Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Blind River Public School is 3756th of 3,871 and St Mary's Catholic School is 3544th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).