Isabel Fletcher Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isabel Fletcher Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
195 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Sault Ste Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
| Measure | Isabel Fletcher Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3289 of 3,871 | #1189 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3289 of 3,871 | #1189 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 195 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.3% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 20% |
| 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/isf/default.aspx | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.1 vs 24.3).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 51.3%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 64%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 195.
- •Isabel Fletcher Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Isabel Fletcher Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School ranks higher (63.1 vs 24.3 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 Isabel Fletcher Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Isabel Fletcher Public School: 195. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Isabel Fletcher Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Isabel Fletcher Public School is 3289th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 1189th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).