ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée vs Nicholson Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 255 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée
Cambridge · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
495 students
Nicholson Catholic College
Belleville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
490 students
| Measure | ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée Cambridge, Ontario | Nicholson Catholic College Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #91 of 766 | #355 of 766 |
| National rank | #91 of 766 | #355 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 495 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 495 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 70% | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 10% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | prdg.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/nicc/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.2 vs 52.8).
- •ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (70% vs 50%).
- •ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 87%).
- •ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée is the larger school with 495 students compared with 490.
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 ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée better than Nicholson Catholic College?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée ranks higher (78.2 vs 52.8 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 ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée and Nicholson Catholic College?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée: 495. Nicholson Catholic College: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée and Nicholson Catholic College rank in Ontario?
ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée is 91st of 766 and Nicholson Catholic College is 355th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).