Our Lady of Fatima Separate School vs Silver Birches Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 294 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Fatima Separate School
North Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
Silver Birches Elementary School
North Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
205 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima Separate School North Bay, Ontario | Silver Birches Elementary School North Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2359 of 3,871 | #3334 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2359 of 3,871 | #3334 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 230 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.7% | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | 50% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | North Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | olf.npsc.ca/ | www.nearnorthschools.ca/silver-birches/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.3 vs 22.9).
- •Silver Birches Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (54.7% vs 51.7%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 50%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Separate School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 205.
- •Our Lady of Fatima Separate School is a catholic school while Silver Birches Elementary 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 Separate School better than Silver Birches Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Fatima Separate School ranks higher (43.3 vs 22.9 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 Our Lady of Fatima Separate School and Silver Birches Elementary School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between North Bay and North Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Fatima Separate School: 230. Silver Birches Elementary School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Fatima Separate School and Silver Birches Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Fatima Separate School is 2359th of 3,871 and Silver Birches Elementary School is 3334th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).