Crystal Bay Centre for Special vs Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Bay Centre for Special
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
95 students
Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
195 students
| Measure | Crystal Bay Centre for Special Nepean, Ontario | Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3129 of 3,871 | #3440 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3129 of 3,871 | #3440 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 95 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 95 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 44.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 40% | 25% |
| Special education | 100% | 20% |
| 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 | Nepean | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | crystalbayse.ocdsb.ca/ | dfj.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Crystal Bay Centre for Special scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.1 vs 20.2).
- •Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 95.
- •Crystal Bay Centre for Special is a public school while Dr F J McDonald Catholic 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 Crystal Bay Centre for Special better than Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Crystal Bay Centre for Special ranks higher (27.1 vs 20.2 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 Crystal Bay Centre for Special and Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Crystal Bay Centre for Special: 95. Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Crystal Bay Centre for Special and Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Crystal Bay Centre for Special is 3129th of 3,871 and Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School is 3440th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).