J W Walker Public School vs St Mary Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 137 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Walker Public School
Fort Frances · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
225 students
St Mary Separate School
Fort Frances · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | J W Walker Public School Fort Frances, Ontario | St Mary Separate School Fort Frances, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2225 of 3,871 | #2725 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2225 of 3,871 | #2725 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 225 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65.7% | 58.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Fort Frances | Fort Frances |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jws.rrdsb.com | – |
The verdict
- •J W Walker Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.9 vs 36.5).
- •J W Walker Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 66%).
- •J W Walker Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (65.7% vs 58.7%).
- •St Mary Separate School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 225.
- •J W Walker Public School is a public school while St Mary 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 J W Walker Public School better than St Mary Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), J W Walker Public School ranks higher (45.9 vs 36.5 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 J W Walker Public School and St Mary Separate School?
About 137 m in a straight line, between Fort Frances and Fort Frances in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J W Walker Public School: 225. St Mary Separate School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J W Walker Public School and St Mary Separate School rank in Ontario?
J W Walker Public School is 2225th of 3,871 and St Mary Separate School is 2725th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).