École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean vs Farley Mowat Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean
Barrhaven · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
680 students
Farley Mowat Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
575 students
| Measure | École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean Barrhaven, Ontario | Farley Mowat Public School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #722 of 3,871 | #2183 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #722 of 3,871 | #2183 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 680 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 61% | 47% |
| Special education | 6% | 5% |
| 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 | Barrhaven | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.michaelle-jean.cepeo.on.ca | farleymowatps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.6 vs 46.7).
- •École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 64.3%).
- •École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 73.3%).
- •École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean is the larger school with 680 students compared with 575.
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 publique Michaëlle-Jean better than Farley Mowat Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean ranks higher (71.6 vs 46.7 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 École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean and Farley Mowat Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Barrhaven and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean: 680. Farley Mowat Public School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean and Farley Mowat Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean is 722nd of 3,871 and Farley Mowat Public School is 2183rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).