Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School vs Princess Margaret Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 530 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
815 students
Princess Margaret Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Princess Margaret Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1748 of 3,871 | #1749 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1748 of 3,871 | #1749 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 815 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 815 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82.7% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.7% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 6% |
| First language not English | 26% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 16% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/ourladyofmountcarmel/ | princessm.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (54.5 vs 54.5).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 64.7%).
- •Princess Margaret Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 73.7%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 505.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Princess Margaret 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 Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School better than Princess Margaret Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School and Princess Margaret Public School?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School: 815. Princess Margaret Public School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School and Princess Margaret Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School is 1748th of 3,871 and Princess Margaret Public School is 1749th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).