John Black Public School vs St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Black Public School
Fergus · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School
Fergus · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
565 students
| Measure | John Black Public School Fergus, Ontario | St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School Fergus, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #221 of 3,871 | #377 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #221 of 3,871 | #377 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 335 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 565 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88.3% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82% | 96% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 3% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Fergus | Fergus |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/jblack | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjosephfergus/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •John Black Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.1 vs 78.5).
- •John Black Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 75%).
- •St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 82%).
- •St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 335.
- •John Black Public School is a public school while St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary 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 John Black Public School better than St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Black Public School ranks higher (83.1 vs 78.5 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 John Black Public School and St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fergus and Fergus in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Black Public School: 335. St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Black Public School and St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
John Black Public School is 221st of 3,871 and St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School is 377th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).