St Monicas Separate School vs Steele Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 434 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Monicas Separate School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
Steele Street Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | St Monicas Separate School Barrie, Ontario | Steele Street Public School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3255 of 3,871 | #3115 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3255 of 3,871 | #3115 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 450 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59% | 50.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | smo.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx | sst.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Steele Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.5 vs 25.1).
- •Steele Street Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 59%).
- •St Monicas Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 50.7%).
- •St Monicas Separate School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 370.
- •St Monicas Separate School is a catholic school while Steele Street 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 Monicas Separate School better than Steele Street Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Steele Street Public School ranks higher (27.5 vs 25.1 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 Monicas Separate School and Steele Street Public School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Monicas Separate School: 450. Steele Street Public School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Monicas Separate School and Steele Street Public School rank in Ontario?
St Monicas Separate School is 3255th of 3,871 and Steele Street Public School is 3115th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).