Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School vs St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School
Deep River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School
Deep River · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
| Measure | Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School Deep River, Ontario | St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School Deep River, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2033 of 3,871 | #1366 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2033 of 3,871 | #1366 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Deep River | Deep River |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | mcs.rcdsb.on.ca | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/st-marys-deep-river/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.6 vs 49.3).
- •St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 71%).
- •St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 70%).
- •Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 170.
- •Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School is a public school while St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School better than St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School ranks higher (59.6 vs 49.3 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 Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School and St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Deep River and Deep River in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School: 485. St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School and St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School rank in Ontario?
Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School is 2033rd of 3,871 and St Mary's Our Lady of Good Counsel Separate School is 1366th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).