M T Davidson Public School vs West Ferris Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M T Davidson Public School
Callander · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
165 students
West Ferris Intermediate
North Bay · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
265 students
| Measure | M T Davidson Public School Callander, Ontario | West Ferris Intermediate North Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2144 of 3,871 | #2673 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2144 of 3,871 | #2673 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 165 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 165 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Callander | North Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/mt-davidson/ | www.nearnorthschools.ca/west-ferris/ |
The verdict
- •M T Davidson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.4 vs 37.5).
- •West Ferris Intermediate is the larger school with 265 students compared with 165.
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 M T Davidson Public School better than West Ferris Intermediate?
On the Success Index (Canada), M T Davidson Public School ranks higher (47.4 vs 37.5 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 M T Davidson Public School and West Ferris Intermediate?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Callander and North Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
M T Davidson Public School: 165. West Ferris Intermediate: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do M T Davidson Public School and West Ferris Intermediate rank in Ontario?
M T Davidson Public School is 2144th of 3,871 and West Ferris Intermediate is 2673rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).