Bell High School vs St John the Apostle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell High School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
760 students
St John the Apostle Elementary School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
285 students
| Measure | Bell High School Nepean, Ontario | St John the Apostle Elementary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #626 of 766 | #1924 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #626 of 766 | #1924 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 760 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 760 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 44% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 25% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 11% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bellhs.ocdsb.ca/ | apo.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St John the Apostle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.2 vs 25.6).
- •Bell High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 285.
- •Bell High School is a public school while St John the Apostle Elementary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bell High School better than St John the Apostle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John the Apostle Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 25.6 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 Bell High School and St John the Apostle Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bell High School: 760. St John the Apostle Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bell High School and St John the Apostle Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Bell High School is 626th of 766 and St John the Apostle Elementary School is 1924th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).