Bear Creek Secondary School vs St Nicholas School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Secondary School
Barrie · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,385 students
St Nicholas School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Secondary School Barrie, Ontario | St Nicholas School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #337 of 766 | #3342 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #337 of 766 | #3342 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,385 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 1,385 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 32% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 52% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 18% | 20% |
| Special education | 24% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | bss.scdsb.on.ca/ | nic.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.8 vs 22.7).
- •Bear Creek Secondary School is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 270.
- •Bear Creek Secondary School is a public school while St Nicholas School is a catholic 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 Bear Creek Secondary School better than St Nicholas School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bear Creek Secondary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 22.7 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 Bear Creek Secondary School and St Nicholas School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bear Creek Secondary School: 1,385. St Nicholas School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bear Creek Secondary School and St Nicholas School rank in Ontario?
Bear Creek Secondary School is 337th of 766 and St Nicholas School is 3342nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).