Marchmont Public School vs Notre Dame Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marchmont Public School
Orillia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
Notre Dame Catholic School
Orillia · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
| Measure | Marchmont Public School Orillia, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic School Orillia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2637 of 3,871 | #2813 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2637 of 3,871 | #2813 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.3% | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 0% | 7% |
| Special education | 15% | 28% |
| 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 | Orillia | Orillia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | mar.scdsb.on.ca | nod.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Marchmont Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.6 vs 34.9).
- •Notre Dame Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.7% vs 52%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (63.7% vs 60.3%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 385.
- •Marchmont Public School is a public school while Notre Dame Catholic 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 Marchmont Public School better than Notre Dame Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Marchmont Public School ranks higher (37.6 vs 34.9 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 Marchmont Public School and Notre Dame Catholic School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Orillia and Orillia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Marchmont Public School: 385. Notre Dame Catholic School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Marchmont Public School and Notre Dame Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Marchmont Public School is 2637th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic School is 2813th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).