Brechin Public School vs Foley Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 617 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brechin Public School
Brechin · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
180 students
Foley Catholic School
Brechin · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
60 students
| Measure | Brechin Public School Brechin, Ontario | Foley Catholic School Brechin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1285 of 3,871 | #2582 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1285 of 3,871 | #2582 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 180 | 60 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 60 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | 30% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 50% |
| 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 | Brechin | Brechin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bre.scdsb.on.ca/ | fol.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Brechin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.2 vs 38.7).
- •Brechin Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 30%).
- •Brechin Public School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 60.
- •Brechin Public School is a public school while Foley 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 Brechin Public School better than Foley Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Brechin Public School ranks higher (61.2 vs 38.7 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 Brechin Public School and Foley Catholic School?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Brechin and Brechin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brechin Public School: 180. Foley Catholic School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brechin Public School and Foley Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Brechin Public School is 1285th of 3,871 and Foley Catholic School is 2582nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).