Le Phare Elementary School vs Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 523 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Le Phare Elementary School
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
325 students
Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School
Gloucester · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
180 students
| Measure | Le Phare Elementary School Gloucester, Ontario | Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School Gloucester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2421 of 3,871 | #2738 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2421 of 3,871 | #2738 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 325 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.3% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lepharees.ocdsb.ca/ | mcg.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Le Phare Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.2 vs 36.3).
- •Le Phare Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 58%).
- •Le Phare Elementary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 180.
- •Le Phare Elementary School is a public school while Thomas D'Arcy McGee 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 Le Phare Elementary School better than Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Le Phare Elementary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 36.3 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 Le Phare Elementary School and Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Le Phare Elementary School: 325. Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Le Phare Elementary School and Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Le Phare Elementary School is 2421st of 3,871 and Thomas D'Arcy McGee Elementary School is 2738th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).