Elmdale Public School vs St Nicholas Adult High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmdale Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
565 students
St Nicholas Adult High School
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
620 students
| Measure | Elmdale Public School Ottawa, Ontario | St Nicholas Adult High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #46 of 3,871 | #672 of 766 |
| National rank | #46 of 3,871 | #672 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 565 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 565 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 7% |
| First language not English | 8% | 34% |
| Special education | 11% | 6% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | elmdaleps.ocdsb.ca/ | ads.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Elmdale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.6 vs 18.6).
- •St Nicholas Adult High School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 565.
- •Elmdale Public School is a public school while St Nicholas Adult High 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 Elmdale Public School better than St Nicholas Adult High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elmdale Public School ranks higher (89.6 vs 18.6 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 Elmdale Public School and St Nicholas Adult High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elmdale Public School: 565. St Nicholas Adult High School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elmdale Public School and St Nicholas Adult High School rank in Ontario?
Elmdale Public School is 46th of 3,871 and St Nicholas Adult High School is 672nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).