Eastside Secondary School vs Nicholson Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastside Secondary School
Belleville · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
985 students
Nicholson Catholic College
Belleville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
490 students
| Measure | Eastside Secondary School Belleville, Ontario | Nicholson Catholic College Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #545 of 766 | #355 of 766 |
| National rank | #545 of 766 | #355 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 985 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 985 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 69% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 35% | 30% |
| 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 | Belleville | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hpedsb.on.ca/mss | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/nicc/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Nicholson Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.8 vs 34.9).
- •Eastside Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (51% vs 50%).
- •Nicholson Catholic College does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (87% vs 69%).
- •Eastside Secondary School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 490.
- •Eastside Secondary School is a public school while Nicholson Catholic College 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 Eastside Secondary School better than Nicholson Catholic College?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nicholson Catholic College ranks higher (52.8 vs 34.9 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 Eastside Secondary School and Nicholson Catholic College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Eastside Secondary School: 985. Nicholson Catholic College: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Eastside Secondary School and Nicholson Catholic College rank in Ontario?
Eastside Secondary School is 545th of 766 and Nicholson Catholic College is 355th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).