Clearmeadow Public School vs St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 870 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearmeadow Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
Newmarket · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
| Measure | Clearmeadow Public School Newmarket, Ontario | St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2057 of 3,871 | #820 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2057 of 3,871 | #820 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 41% | 20% |
| Special education | 12% | 10% |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | clearmeadow.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sns.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.8 vs 48.9).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 63.3%).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 75.3%).
- •Clearmeadow Public School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 400.
- •Clearmeadow Public School is a public school while St Nicholas Catholic 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 Clearmeadow Public School better than St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 48.9 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 Clearmeadow Public School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Clearmeadow Public School: 560. St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Clearmeadow Public School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Clearmeadow Public School is 2057th of 3,871 and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is 820th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).