Grand Avenue Public School vs Nelles Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Avenue Public School
Grimsby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
Nelles Public School
Grimsby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Grand Avenue Public School Grimsby, Ontario | Nelles Public School Grimsby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #158 of 3,871 | #1 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #158 of 3,871 | #1 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 220 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.3% | 98.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | 95% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | grandave.dsbn.org/ | nelles.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Nelles Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.9 vs 85.8).
- •Nelles Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (98.3% vs 87.3%).
- •Nelles Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 88.3%).
- •Nelles Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 220.
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 Grand Avenue Public School better than Nelles Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nelles Public School ranks higher (94.9 vs 85.8 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 Grand Avenue Public School and Nelles Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Grand Avenue Public School: 220. Nelles Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Grand Avenue Public School and Nelles Public School rank in Ontario?
Grand Avenue Public School is 158th of 3,871 and Nelles Public School is 1st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).