Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School vs Vista Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 878 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
Vista Heights Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
570 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School Mississauga, Ontario | Vista Heights Public School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1549 of 3,871 | #469 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1549 of 3,871 | #469 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 225 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 20% | 41% |
| Special education | 10% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dpcdsb.org/OLMCY | schools.peelschools.org/1560 |
The verdict
- •Vista Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.4 vs 57.7).
- •Vista Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 69.3%).
- •Vista Heights Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 225.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School is a catholic school while Vista Heights 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 Elementary School better than Vista Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vista Heights Public School ranks higher (76.4 vs 57.7 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 Elementary School and Vista Heights Public School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School: 225. Vista Heights Public School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School and Vista Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School is 1549th of 3,871 and Vista Heights Public School is 469th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).