ÉÉC Frère-André vs Steele Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉÉC Frère-André
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
335 students
Steele Street Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | ÉÉC Frère-André Barrie, Ontario | Steele Street Public School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3050 of 3,871 | #3115 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3050 of 3,871 | #3115 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 335 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56% | 50.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 10% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fa.csdccs.edu.on.ca/wp/ | sst.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •ÉÉC Frère-André scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (29.3 vs 27.5).
- •Steele Street Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 57%).
- •ÉÉC Frère-André does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (56% vs 50.7%).
- •Steele Street Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 335.
- •ÉÉC Frère-André is a catholic school while Steele Street 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 ÉÉC Frère-André better than Steele Street Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉÉC Frère-André ranks higher (29.3 vs 27.5 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 ÉÉC Frère-André and Steele Street Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉÉC Frère-André: 335. Steele Street Public School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉÉC Frère-André and Steele Street Public School rank in Ontario?
ÉÉC Frère-André is 3050th of 3,871 and Steele Street Public School is 3115th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).