École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau vs St Mary Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau
Trenton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
85 students
St Mary Catholic School
Trenton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
360 students
| Measure | École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau Trenton, Ontario | St Mary Catholic School Trenton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #73 of 766 | #2417 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #73 of 766 | #2417 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 85 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 85 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 100% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Trenton | Trenton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.marc-garneau.cepeo.on.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stmt/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.1 vs 42.3).
- •St Mary Catholic School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 85.
- •École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau is a public school while St Mary Catholic 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 École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau better than St Mary Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau ranks higher (80.1 vs 42.3 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 École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau and St Mary Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau: 85. St Mary Catholic School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau and St Mary Catholic School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau is 73rd of 766 and St Mary Catholic School is 2417th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).