Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School vs St Columban Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 322 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
St Columban Separate School
Dublin · Catholic elementary · Grades 1-8
175 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Belleville, Ontario | St Columban Separate School Dublin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3632 of 3,871 | #2002 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3632 of 3,871 | #2002 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 42.3% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 5% |
| 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 | Dublin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/ofat/Pages/default.aspx | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StColumbanStPatrick/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Columban Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.8 vs 14.0).
- •St Columban Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57% vs 42.3%).
- •St Columban Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 59%).
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 St Columban Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Columban Separate School ranks higher (49.8 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 St Columban Separate School?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Dublin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School: 175. St Columban Separate School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School and St Columban Separate School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is 3632nd of 3,871 and St Columban Separate School is 2002nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).