Francis H Clergue Public School vs St. Basil Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis H Clergue Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
St. Basil Catholic School
Sault Ste. Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
725 students
| Measure | Francis H Clergue Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | St. Basil Catholic School Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2705 of 3,871 | #3733 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2705 of 3,871 | #3733 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 545 | 725 |
| Enrolment | 545 | 725 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 38% | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 48.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 18% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 13% |
| Special education | 16% | 26% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste. Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/fhc/default.aspx | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Francis H Clergue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.9 vs 10.2).
- •Francis H Clergue Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (38% vs 36.7%).
- •Francis H Clergue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 48.7%).
- •St. Basil Catholic School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 545.
- •Francis H Clergue Public School is a public school while St. Basil 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 Francis H Clergue Public School better than St. Basil Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Francis H Clergue Public School ranks higher (36.9 vs 10.2 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 Francis H Clergue Public School and St. Basil Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Francis H Clergue Public School: 545. St. Basil Catholic School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Francis H Clergue Public School and St. Basil Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Francis H Clergue Public School is 2705th of 3,871 and St. Basil Catholic School is 3733rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).