Edith Cavell Public School vs St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith Cavell Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Edith Cavell Public School St Catharines, Ontario | St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1837 of 3,871 | #3548 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1837 of 3,871 | #3548 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 225 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 30% |
| Special education | 30% | 20% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | edithcavell.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stnicholas/ |
The verdict
- •Edith Cavell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.5 vs 16.9).
- •Edith Cavell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 57.3%).
- •Edith Cavell Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Edith Cavell Public School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 215.
- •Edith Cavell 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 Edith Cavell Public School better than St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Edith Cavell Public School ranks higher (52.5 vs 16.9 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 Edith Cavell Public School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Edith Cavell Public School: 225. St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Edith Cavell Public School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Edith Cavell Public School is 1837th of 3,871 and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is 3548th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).