Half Moon Bay Public School vs St. Benedict Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Half Moon Bay Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
595 students
St. Benedict Elementary School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
700 students
| Measure | Half Moon Bay Public School Nepean, Ontario | St. Benedict Elementary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2343 of 3,871 | #556 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2343 of 3,871 | #556 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 595 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 44% | 37% |
| Special education | 8% | 11% |
| 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | halfmoonbayps.ocdsb.ca/ | ben.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Benedict Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.2 vs 43.6).
- •St. Benedict Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 66.3%).
- •St. Benedict Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 69.3%).
- •St. Benedict Elementary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 595.
- •Half Moon Bay Public School is a public school while St. Benedict Elementary 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 Half Moon Bay Public School better than St. Benedict Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Benedict Elementary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 43.6 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 Half Moon Bay Public School and St. Benedict Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Half Moon Bay Public School: 595. St. Benedict Elementary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Half Moon Bay Public School and St. Benedict Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Half Moon Bay Public School is 2343rd of 3,871 and St. Benedict Elementary School is 556th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).