École secondaire catholique Algonquin vs Nicholson Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 289 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire catholique Algonquin
North Bay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
490 students
Nicholson Catholic College
Belleville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
490 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique Algonquin North Bay, Ontario | Nicholson Catholic College Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #353 of 766 | #355 of 766 |
| National rank | #353 of 766 | #355 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 55% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | North Bay | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.franco-nord.ca/escalgonquin | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/nicc/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (52.8 vs 52.8).
- •École secondaire catholique Algonquin does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (56% vs 50%).
- •Nicholson Catholic College does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (87% vs 84%).
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 secondaire catholique Algonquin better than Nicholson Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are École secondaire catholique Algonquin and Nicholson Catholic College?
About 289 km in a straight line, between North Bay and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique Algonquin: 490. Nicholson Catholic College: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique Algonquin and Nicholson Catholic College rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique Algonquin is 353rd of 766 and Nicholson Catholic College is 355th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).