Couchiching Heights Public School vs Monsignor Lee Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Couchiching Heights Public School
Orillia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
Monsignor Lee Separate School
Orillia · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Couchiching Heights Public School Orillia, Ontario | Monsignor Lee Separate School Orillia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1381 of 3,871 | #2541 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1381 of 3,871 | #2541 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 51.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Orillia | Orillia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cou.scdsb.on.ca | mle.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Couchiching Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.3 vs 39.6).
- •Couchiching Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 51.7%).
- •Couchiching Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 78%).
- •Monsignor Lee Separate School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 270.
- •Couchiching Heights Public School is a public school while Monsignor Lee Separate 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 Couchiching Heights Public School better than Monsignor Lee Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Couchiching Heights Public School ranks higher (59.3 vs 39.6 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 Couchiching Heights Public School and Monsignor Lee Separate School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Orillia and Orillia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Couchiching Heights Public School: 270. Monsignor Lee Separate School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Couchiching Heights Public School and Monsignor Lee Separate School rank in Ontario?
Couchiching Heights Public School is 1381st of 3,871 and Monsignor Lee Separate School is 2541st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).