Fairport Beach Public School vs Father Fenelon Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 331 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairport Beach Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
Father Fenelon Catholic School
Pickering · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
| Measure | Fairport Beach Public School Pickering, Ontario | Father Fenelon Catholic School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2776 of 3,871 | #1554 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2776 of 3,871 | #1554 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 300 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | fairportbeach.ddsb.ca | fatherfenelon.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Father Fenelon Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.6 vs 35.5).
- •Father Fenelon Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 52.3%).
- •Father Fenelon Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 62%).
- •Father Fenelon Catholic School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 300.
- •Fairport Beach 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 Fairport Beach Public School better than Father Fenelon Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Father Fenelon Catholic School ranks higher (57.6 vs 35.5 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 Fairport Beach Public School and Father Fenelon Catholic School?
About 331 m in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairport Beach Public School: 300. Father Fenelon Catholic School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairport Beach Public School and Father Fenelon Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Fairport Beach Public School is 2776th of 3,871 and Father Fenelon Catholic School is 1554th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).