McDougall Public School vs St Peter the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDougall Public School
Mcdougall · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
St Peter the Apostle School
Parry Sound · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | McDougall Public School Mcdougall, Ontario | St Peter the Apostle School Parry Sound, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2337 of 3,871 | #3627 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2337 of 3,871 | #3627 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47.7% | 16.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 35% | 50% |
| 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 | Mcdougall | Parry Sound |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/mcdougall/ | spe.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •McDougall Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.7 vs 14.2).
- •McDougall Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (47.7% vs 16.7%).
- •St Peter the Apostle School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 175.
- •McDougall Public School is a public school while St Peter the Apostle 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 McDougall Public School better than St Peter the Apostle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McDougall Public School ranks higher (43.7 vs 14.2 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 McDougall Public School and St Peter the Apostle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Mcdougall and Parry Sound in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McDougall Public School: 175. St Peter the Apostle School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McDougall Public School and St Peter the Apostle School rank in Ontario?
McDougall Public School is 2337th of 3,871 and St Peter the Apostle School is 3627th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).