Colonel By Secondary School vs Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 339 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel By Secondary School
Gloucester · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,140 students
Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School
Gloucester · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
180 students
| Measure | Colonel By Secondary School Gloucester, Ontario | Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School Gloucester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #30 of 766 | #2738 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #30 of 766 | #2738 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,140 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 1,140 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 84% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 29% | 30% |
| Special education | 13% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | colonelbyss.ocdsb.ca/ | mcg.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Colonel By Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.1 vs 36.3).
- •Colonel By Secondary School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 180.
- •Colonel By Secondary School is a public school while Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary 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 Colonel By Secondary School better than Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Colonel By Secondary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 36.3 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 Colonel By Secondary School and Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Colonel By Secondary School: 1,140. Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Colonel By Secondary School and Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Colonel By Secondary School is 30th of 766 and Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School is 2738th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).