Pinewood Public School vs St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School
Sault Ste Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
| Measure | Pinewood Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3228 of 3,871 | #972 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3228 of 3,871 | #972 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 250 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 250 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58% | 84.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/pin/default.aspx | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.0 vs 25.7).
- •St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 60.3%).
- •St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 58%).
- •St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 250.
- •Pinewood Public School is a public school while St Mary's French Immersion Catholic 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 Pinewood Public School better than St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School ranks higher (67.0 vs 25.7 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 Pinewood Public School and St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pinewood Public School: 250. St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pinewood Public School and St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Pinewood Public School is 3228th of 3,871 and St Mary's French Immersion Catholic School is 972nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).