Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School vs Sir John A Macdonald 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.
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
Sir John A Macdonald Public School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Belleville, Ontario | Sir John A Macdonald Public School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3632 of 3,871 | #1213 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3632 of 3,871 | #1213 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 175 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 42.3% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 30% | 10% |
| 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 | Belleville | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/ofat/Pages/default.aspx | sjamacdonald.hpedsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Sir John A Macdonald Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.7 vs 14.0).
- •Sir John A Macdonald Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 42.3%).
- •Sir John A Macdonald Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 59%).
- •Sir John A Macdonald Public School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 175.
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is a catholic school while Sir John A Macdonald 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 School better than Sir John A Macdonald Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir John A Macdonald Public School ranks higher (62.7 vs 14.0 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 School and Sir John A Macdonald Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School: 175. Sir John A Macdonald Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School and Sir John A Macdonald Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is 3632nd of 3,871 and Sir John A Macdonald Public School is 1213th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).