PACE vs Pope Francis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
PACE
Timmins · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
Pope Francis Elementary School
Timmins · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-4
260 students
| Measure | PACE Timmins, Ontario | Pope Francis Elementary School Timmins, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #3448 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #3448 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-4 |
| Students | – | 260 |
| Enrolment | – | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 50.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 5% |
| First language not English | – | 10% |
| Special education | – | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | Timmins | Timmins |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsb1.ca/pace/ | www.ncdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •PACE is a public school while Pope Francis Elementary School is a catholic 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 PACE better than Pope Francis Elementary 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 PACE and Pope Francis Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Timmins and Timmins in Ontario.
How do PACE and Pope Francis Elementary School rank in Ontario?
PACE is unranked and Pope Francis Elementary School is 3448th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).