Briargreen Public School vs St. John XXIII Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briargreen Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
St. John XXIII Elementary School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
280 students
| Measure | Briargreen Public School Nepean, Ontario | St. John XXIII Elementary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2604 of 3,871 | #2727 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2604 of 3,871 | #2727 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 265 | 280 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 15% |
| First language not English | 30% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | briargreenps.ocdsb.ca/ | joh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Briargreen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.2 vs 36.5).
- •Briargreen Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 74.7%).
- •St. John XXIII Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 56%).
- •St. John XXIII Elementary School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 265.
- •Briargreen Public School is a public school while St. John XXIII 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Briargreen Public School better than St. John XXIII Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Briargreen Public School ranks higher (38.2 vs 36.5 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 Briargreen Public School and St. John XXIII Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Briargreen Public School: 265. St. John XXIII Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Briargreen Public School and St. John XXIII Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Briargreen Public School is 2604th of 3,871 and St. John XXIII Elementary School is 2727th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).