Parry Sound Public School School vs St Peter the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 777 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parry Sound Public School School
Parry Sound · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
435 students
St Peter the Apostle School
Parry Sound · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Parry Sound Public School School Parry Sound, Ontario | St Peter the Apostle School Parry Sound, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2984 of 3,871 | #3627 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2984 of 3,871 | #3627 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 435 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 39.7% | 16.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 50% |
| 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 | Parry Sound | Parry Sound |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/parry-sound-public/ | spe.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Parry Sound Public School School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.3 vs 14.2).
- •Parry Sound Public School School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (39.7% vs 16.7%).
- •Parry Sound Public School School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 52%).
- •Parry Sound Public School School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 215.
- •Parry Sound Public School School is a public school while St Peter the Apostle 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 Parry Sound Public School School better than St Peter the Apostle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Parry Sound Public School School ranks higher (31.3 vs 14.2 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 Parry Sound Public School School and St Peter the Apostle School?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Parry Sound and Parry Sound in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Parry Sound Public School School: 435. St Peter the Apostle School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Parry Sound Public School School and St Peter the Apostle School rank in Ontario?
Parry Sound Public School School is 2984th of 3,871 and St Peter the Apostle School is 3627th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).