Silver Birches Elementary School vs St Francis Separate 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.
Silver Birches Elementary School
North Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
205 students
St Francis Separate School
North Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
65 students
| Measure | Silver Birches Elementary School North Bay, Ontario | St Francis Separate School North Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3334 of 3,871 | #1438 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3334 of 3,871 | #1438 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 205 | 65 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 65 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 50% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | North Bay | North Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/silver-birches/ | stf.npsc.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 22.9).
- •Silver Birches Elementary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 65.
- •Silver Birches Elementary School is a public school while St Francis 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 Silver Birches Elementary School better than St Francis Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis Separate School ranks higher (59.2 vs 22.9 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 Silver Birches Elementary School and St Francis Separate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North Bay and North Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Silver Birches Elementary School: 205. St Francis Separate School: 65. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Silver Birches Elementary School and St Francis Separate School rank in Ontario?
Silver Birches Elementary School is 3334th of 3,871 and St Francis Separate School is 1438th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).