ÉIC Sainte-Famille vs St Nicholas School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 79 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉIC Sainte-Famille
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
270 students
St Nicholas School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | ÉIC Sainte-Famille Mississauga, Ontario | St Nicholas School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1730 of 3,871 | #3342 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1730 of 3,871 | #3342 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 32% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Mississauga | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | essf.csdccs.edu.on.ca/wp/ | nic.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •ÉIC Sainte-Famille scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.6 vs 22.7).
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 ÉIC Sainte-Famille better than St Nicholas School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉIC Sainte-Famille ranks higher (54.6 vs 22.7 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 ÉIC Sainte-Famille and St Nicholas School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉIC Sainte-Famille: 270. St Nicholas School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉIC Sainte-Famille and St Nicholas School rank in Ontario?
ÉIC Sainte-Famille is 1730th of 3,871 and St Nicholas School is 3342nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).