École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell vs St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 940 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
105 students
St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
| Measure | École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell Oakville, Ontario | St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1265 of 3,871 | #612 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1265 of 3,871 | #612 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 105 | 625 |
| Enrolment | 105 | 625 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 45% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-patricia-picknell | schools.hcdsb.org/stja/ |
The verdict
- •St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.8 vs 61.6).
- •St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 79%).
- •St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 105.
- •École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell 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 École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell better than St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 61.6 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 École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell and St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell: 105. St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell and St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell is 1265th of 3,871 and St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is 612th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).