Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School vs Terry Fox Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
Cobourg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
155 students
Terry Fox Public School
Cobourg · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Cobourg, Ontario | Terry Fox Public School Cobourg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #236 of 3,871 | #2004 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #236 of 3,871 | #2004 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 155 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Cobourg | Cobourg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | NotreDame.pvnccdsb.on.ca | terryfox.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.7 vs 49.8).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 71.7%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 70%).
- •Terry Fox Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 155.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Terry Fox Public School is a public 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 Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School better than Terry Fox Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 49.8 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 Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School and Terry Fox Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cobourg and Cobourg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School: 155. Terry Fox Public School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School and Terry Fox Public School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is 236th of 3,871 and Terry Fox Public School is 2004th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).