Portage View Public School vs St Marys - Barrie Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 714 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage View Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
St Marys - Barrie Separate School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
| Measure | Portage View Public School Barrie, Ontario | St Marys - Barrie Separate School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3041 of 3,871 | #1185 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3041 of 3,871 | #1185 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 520 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 520 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.7% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 21% | 35% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | por.scdsb.on.ca | smb.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Marys - Barrie Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.2 vs 29.7).
- •St Marys - Barrie Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 57.7%).
- •St Marys - Barrie Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 72%).
- •Portage View Public School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 175.
- •Portage View Public School is a public school while St Marys - Barrie Separate 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 Portage View Public School better than St Marys - Barrie Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Marys - Barrie Separate School ranks higher (63.2 vs 29.7 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 Portage View Public School and St Marys - Barrie Separate School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Portage View Public School: 520. St Marys - Barrie Separate School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Portage View Public School and St Marys - Barrie Separate School rank in Ontario?
Portage View Public School is 3041st of 3,871 and St Marys - Barrie Separate School is 1185th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).