Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School vs York River Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Bancroft · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
York River Public School
Bancroft · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Bancroft, Ontario | York River Public School Bancroft, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2869 of 3,871 | #3415 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2869 of 3,871 | #3415 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 255 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75% | 27.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Bancroft | Bancroft |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/omer/Pages/default.aspx | yorkriver.hpedsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.9 vs 20.9).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 27.3%).
- •York River Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 59%).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 205.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is a catholic school while York River 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 Mercy Catholic School better than York River Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School ranks higher (33.9 vs 20.9 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 Mercy Catholic School and York River Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bancroft and Bancroft in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School: 255. York River Public School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School and York River Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is 2869th of 3,871 and York River Public School is 3415th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).