Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School vs Smith Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School
Grimsby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
Smith Public School
Grimsby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School Grimsby, Ontario | Smith Public School Grimsby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1371 of 3,871 | #260 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1371 of 3,871 | #260 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 530 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77% | 91.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 9% | 15% |
| Special education | 7% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/ourladyoffatima-grimsby/ | smith.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Smith Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.8 vs 59.5).
- •Smith Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Smith Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.3% vs 77%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 360.
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Smith 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 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School better than Smith Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Smith Public School ranks higher (81.8 vs 59.5 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 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School and Smith Public School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School: 530. Smith Public School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School and Smith Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School is 1371st of 3,871 and Smith Public School is 260th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).