Farley Mowat Public School vs St Emily (Elementary) Separate 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.
Farley Mowat Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
575 students
St Emily (Elementary) Separate School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
600 students
| Measure | Farley Mowat Public School Nepean, Ontario | St Emily (Elementary) Separate School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2183 of 3,871 | #555 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2183 of 3,871 | #555 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 575 | 600 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 600 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.3% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 47% | 39% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | farleymowatps.ocdsb.ca/ | emi.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Emily (Elementary) Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.2 vs 46.7).
- •St Emily (Elementary) Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 64.3%).
- •St Emily (Elementary) Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 73.3%).
- •St Emily (Elementary) Separate School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 575.
- •Farley Mowat Public School is a public school while St Emily (Elementary) Separate 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 Farley Mowat Public School better than St Emily (Elementary) Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Emily (Elementary) Separate School ranks higher (75.2 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 Farley Mowat Public School and St Emily (Elementary) Separate School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Farley Mowat Public School: 575. St Emily (Elementary) Separate School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Farley Mowat Public School and St Emily (Elementary) Separate School rank in Ontario?
Farley Mowat Public School is 2183rd of 3,871 and St Emily (Elementary) Separate School is 555th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).