Pinecrest Public School vs Pope Francis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinecrest Public School
Timmins · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
220 students
Pope Francis Elementary School
Timmins · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-4
260 students
| Measure | Pinecrest Public School Timmins, Ontario | Pope Francis Elementary School Timmins, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3533 of 3,871 | #3448 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3533 of 3,871 | #3448 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-4 |
| Students | 220 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 26.7% | 50.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 40% | 10% |
| 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 | Timmins | Timmins |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsb1.ca/schools/pinecrest | www.ncdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Pope Francis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.0 vs 17.5).
- •Pope Francis Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (50.3% vs 26.7%).
- •Pope Francis Elementary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 220.
- •Pinecrest Public School 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 Pinecrest Public School better than Pope Francis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pope Francis Elementary School ranks higher (20.0 vs 17.5 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 Pinecrest Public School and Pope Francis Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Timmins and Timmins in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pinecrest Public School: 220. Pope Francis Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pinecrest Public School and Pope Francis Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Pinecrest Public School is 3533rd of 3,871 and Pope Francis Elementary School is 3448th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).