Paul A Fisher Public School vs St. Mark Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 297 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul A Fisher Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
St. Mark Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
| Measure | Paul A Fisher Public School Burlington, Ontario | St. Mark Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #493 of 3,871 | #793 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #493 of 3,871 | #793 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.3% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | paf.hdsb.ca | schools.hcdsb.org/mark/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Paul A Fisher Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 70.3).
- •Paul A Fisher Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 74.3%).
- •Paul A Fisher Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 78.3%).
- •St. Mark Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 320.
- •Paul A Fisher Public School is a public school while St. Mark Catholic 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 Paul A Fisher Public School better than St. Mark Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Paul A Fisher Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 70.3 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 Paul A Fisher Public School and St. Mark Catholic Elementary School?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Paul A Fisher Public School: 320. St. Mark Catholic Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Paul A Fisher Public School and St. Mark Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Paul A Fisher Public School is 493rd of 3,871 and St. Mark Catholic Elementary School is 793rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).