St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School vs Victoria Cross Public 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.
St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School
Mount Forest · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
Victoria Cross Public School
Mount Forest · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
| Measure | St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School Mount Forest, Ontario | Victoria Cross Public School Mount Forest, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3513 of 3,871 | #3197 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3513 of 3,871 | #3197 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 220 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 20% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Mount Forest | Mount Forest |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stmarymountforest/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/victoriacross |
The verdict
- •Victoria Cross Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (26.3 vs 18.1).
- •Victoria Cross Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Victoria Cross Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (63% vs 59.3%).
- •Victoria Cross Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 220.
- •St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Victoria Cross 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 Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School better than Victoria Cross Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Victoria Cross Public School ranks higher (26.3 vs 18.1 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 Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School and Victoria Cross Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Forest and Mount Forest in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School: 220. Victoria Cross Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School and Victoria Cross Public School rank in Ontario?
St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School is 3513th of 3,871 and Victoria Cross Public School is 3197th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).