Elizabeth B Phin Public School vs Father Fenelon Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth B Phin Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
Father Fenelon Catholic School
Pickering · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
| Measure | Elizabeth B Phin Public School Pickering, Ontario | Father Fenelon Catholic School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #933 of 3,871 | #1554 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #933 of 3,871 | #1554 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85.7% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 26% | 5% |
| Special education | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ebphin.ddsb.ca | fatherfenelon.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 57.6).
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 69.3%).
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 76.7%).
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 490.
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School is a public school while Father Fenelon 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 Elizabeth B Phin Public School better than Father Fenelon Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elizabeth B Phin Public School ranks higher (67.7 vs 57.6 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 Elizabeth B Phin Public School and Father Fenelon Catholic School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elizabeth B Phin Public School: 600. Father Fenelon Catholic School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elizabeth B Phin Public School and Father Fenelon Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Elizabeth B Phin Public School is 933rd of 3,871 and Father Fenelon Catholic School is 1554th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).