St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School vs Terry Fox Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
Terry Fox Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School Barrie, Ontario | Terry Fox Elementary School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2836 of 3,871 | #629 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2836 of 3,871 | #629 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | mdy.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 34.5).
- •Terry Fox Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 51%).
- •Terry Fox Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 68.3%).
- •Terry Fox Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 360.
- •St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary 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 St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School better than Terry Fox Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Terry Fox Elementary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 34.5 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 Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School and Terry Fox Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School: 360. Terry Fox Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School and Terry Fox Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School is 2836th of 3,871 and Terry Fox Elementary School is 629th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).