Delaware Central School vs St. Nicholas Senior Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Central School
Delaware · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
St. Nicholas Senior Separate School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | Delaware Central School Delaware, Ontario | St. Nicholas Senior Separate School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2427 of 3,871 | #600 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2427 of 3,871 | #600 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 225 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Delaware | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/DelawareCentral.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/NIC |
The verdict
- •St. Nicholas Senior Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.0 vs 42.1).
- •St. Nicholas Senior Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 55.3%).
- •St. Nicholas Senior Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 65%).
- •St. Nicholas Senior Separate School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 225.
- •Delaware Central School is a public school while St. Nicholas Senior Separate 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 Delaware Central School better than St. Nicholas Senior Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Nicholas Senior Separate School ranks higher (74.0 vs 42.1 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 Delaware Central School and St. Nicholas Senior Separate School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Delaware and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Delaware Central School: 225. St. Nicholas Senior Separate School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Delaware Central School and St. Nicholas Senior Separate School rank in Ontario?
Delaware Central School is 2427th of 3,871 and St. Nicholas Senior Separate School is 600th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).