Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School vs St John Bosco Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School
Barry's Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
245 students
St John Bosco Separate School
Barry's Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
| Measure | Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School Barry's Bay, Ontario | St John Bosco Separate School Barry's Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #621 of 766 | #980 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #621 of 766 | #980 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 26% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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 | Barry's Bay | Barry's Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | mvd.rcdsb.on.ca | sites.google.com/rccdsb.ca/stjohnboscocatholicschool/home |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.8 vs 26.0).
- •Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 205.
- •Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School is a public school while St John Bosco 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 Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School better than St John Bosco Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Bosco Separate School ranks higher (66.8 vs 26.0 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 Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School and St John Bosco Separate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barry's Bay and Barry's Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School: 245. St John Bosco Separate School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School and St John Bosco Separate School rank in Ontario?
Madawaska Valley District School - Secondary District High School is 621st of 766 and St John Bosco Separate School is 980th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).