Marchmont Public School vs Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.5 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
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
Orillia · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
720 students
| Measure | Marchmont Public School Orillia, Ontario | Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School Orillia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2637 of 3,871 | #505 of 766 |
| National rank | #2637 of 3,871 | #505 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 385 | 720 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 720 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 40% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 27% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | pfo.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.7 vs 37.6).
- •Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 385.
- •Marchmont Public School is a public school while Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary 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 Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (38.7 vs 37.6 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 Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Orillia and Orillia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Marchmont Public School: 385. Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Marchmont Public School and Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Marchmont Public School is 2637th of 3,871 and Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School is 505th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).