Mother St Bride School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 325 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mother St Bride School
North Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | Mother St Bride School North Bay, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3634 of 3,871 | #2820 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3634 of 3,871 | #2820 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40.7% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.7% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 25% |
| 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 | North Bay | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | msb.npc.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/lady/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.8 vs 13.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.7% vs 40.7%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 64.7%).
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 Mother St Bride School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School ranks higher (34.8 vs 13.9 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 Mother St Bride School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 325 km in a straight line, between North Bay and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mother St Bride School: 210. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mother St Bride School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Mother St Bride School is 3634th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 2820th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).