Central Algoma Public School vs École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 456 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Algoma Public School
Desbarats · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Public School Desbarats, Ontario | École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #593 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #593 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 160 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 98.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 55% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Desbarats | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/content/schools/school_details.asp?SchoolID=40 | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-mathieu-da-costa |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.1 vs 24.2).
- •École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (98.7% vs 56%).
- •École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 72.7%).
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 Central Algoma Public School better than École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa ranks higher (74.1 vs 24.2 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 Central Algoma Public School and École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa?
About 456 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Public School: 160. École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Public School and École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Public School is 3291st of 3,871 and École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa is 593rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).