École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys vs Merrickville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 748 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys
Merrickville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
85 students
Merrickville Public School
Merrickville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
140 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Merrickville, Ontario | Merrickville Public School Merrickville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #455 of 3,871 | #527 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #455 of 3,871 | #527 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 85 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 85 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Merrickville | Merrickville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.sainte-marguerite-bourgeoys.ecolecatholique.ca/ | merrickville.ucdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (76.5 vs 75.8).
- •Merrickville Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 80.3%).
- •Merrickville Public School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 85.
- •École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys is a catholic school while Merrickville Public School is a public 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 École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys better than Merrickville Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys and Merrickville Public School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Merrickville and Merrickville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys: 85. Merrickville Public School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys and Merrickville Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys is 455th of 3,871 and Merrickville Public School is 527th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).