Ferndale Woods Elementary School vs St Catherine of Siena School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 634 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Woods Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
665 students
St Catherine of Siena School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Ferndale Woods Elementary School Barrie, Ontario | St Catherine of Siena School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2384 of 3,871 | #888 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2384 of 3,871 | #888 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 665 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 665 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.3% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 1% |
| First language not English | 23% | 11% |
| Special education | 16% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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 | fer.scdsb.on.ca/ | cat.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.6 vs 43.0).
- •St Catherine of Siena School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 51.3%).
- •St Catherine of Siena School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Ferndale Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 530.
- •Ferndale Woods Elementary School is a public school while St Catherine of Siena 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 Ferndale Woods Elementary School better than St Catherine of Siena School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Catherine of Siena School ranks higher (68.6 vs 43.0 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 Ferndale Woods Elementary School and St Catherine of Siena School?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ferndale Woods Elementary School: 665. St Catherine of Siena School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ferndale Woods Elementary School and St Catherine of Siena School rank in Ontario?
Ferndale Woods Elementary School is 2384th of 3,871 and St Catherine of Siena School is 888th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).