Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School vs Terry Fox Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 475 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
Terry Fox Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School Barrie, Ontario | Terry Fox Elementary School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1378 of 3,871 | #629 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1378 of 3,871 | #629 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 345 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 25% |
| Special education | 45% | 20% |
| 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 | scd.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx | ter.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Terry Fox Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.4 vs 59.4).
- •Terry Fox Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 63.3%).
- •Terry Fox Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Terry Fox Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 345.
- •Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School is a catholic school while Terry Fox Elementary School is a public 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 Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School better than Terry Fox Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Terry Fox Elementary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 59.4 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 Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School and Terry Fox Elementary School?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School: 345. Terry Fox Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School and Terry Fox Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School is 1378th of 3,871 and Terry Fox Elementary School is 629th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).