St Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School vs Willow Landing Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 164 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
Willow Landing Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
| Measure | St Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School Barrie, Ontario | Willow Landing Elementary School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2239 of 3,871 | #2110 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2239 of 3,871 | #2110 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 410 | 590 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 590 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 17% |
| Special education | 25% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | mac.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx | wil.scdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Willow Landing Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.1 vs 45.7).
- •St Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.7% vs 62%).
- •Willow Landing Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 72%).
- •Willow Landing Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 410.
- •St Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Willow Landing 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 Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School better than Willow Landing Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Willow Landing Elementary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 45.7 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 Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School and Willow Landing Elementary School?
About 164 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School: 410. Willow Landing Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School and Willow Landing Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School is 2239th of 3,871 and Willow Landing Elementary School is 2110th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).