Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School vs Herbert H Carnegie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
Herbert H Carnegie Public School
Maple · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School Richmond Hill, Ontario | Herbert H Carnegie Public School Maple, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #669 of 3,871 | #637 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #669 of 3,871 | #637 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 195 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88.7% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 35% | 43% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 25% | 1% |
| 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 | Richmond Hill | Maple |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fhn.ycdsb.ca/ | herberthcarnegie.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (72.6 vs 73.2).
- •Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 82.7%).
- •Herbert H Carnegie Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 80%).
- •Herbert H Carnegie Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 195.
- •Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Herbert H Carnegie Public School is a public 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 Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School better than Herbert H Carnegie Public School?
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 Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School and Herbert H Carnegie Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Maple in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School: 195. Herbert H Carnegie Public School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School and Herbert H Carnegie Public School rank in Ontario?
Father Henri J M Nouwen Catholic Elementary School is 669th of 3,871 and Herbert H Carnegie Public School is 637th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).