St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School vs Victoria Terrace Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 698 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School
Fergus · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
565 students
Victoria Terrace Public School
Fergus · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
200 students
| Measure | St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School Fergus, Ontario | Victoria Terrace Public School Fergus, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #377 of 3,871 | #987 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #377 of 3,871 | #987 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 565 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 565 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75% | 93% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 3% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Fergus | Fergus |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjosephfergus/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/victoriaterrace |
The verdict
- •St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.5 vs 66.7).
- •Victoria Terrace Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 75%).
- •St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 74.3%).
- •St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 200.
- •St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Victoria Terrace Public 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 St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School better than Victoria Terrace Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 66.7 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 St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School and Victoria Terrace Public School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Fergus and Fergus in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School: 565. Victoria Terrace Public School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School and Victoria Terrace Public School rank in Ontario?
St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School is 377th of 3,871 and Victoria Terrace Public School is 987th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).