Half Moon Bay Public School vs St. Cecilia Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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. Cecilia Catholic School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
520 students
| Measure | Half Moon Bay Public School Nepean, Ontario | St. Cecilia Catholic School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2343 of 3,871 | #187 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2343 of 3,871 | #187 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 595 | 520 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 520 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 94.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 44% | 40% |
| Special education | 8% | 14% |
| 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/ | sce.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Cecilia Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.8 vs 43.6).
- •St. Cecilia Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 66.3%).
- •St. Cecilia Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 69.3%).
- •Half Moon Bay Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 520.
- •Half Moon Bay Public School is a public school while St. Cecilia Catholic 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. Cecilia Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Cecilia Catholic School ranks higher (84.8 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. Cecilia Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Half Moon Bay Public School: 595. St. Cecilia Catholic School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Half Moon Bay Public School and St. Cecilia Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Half Moon Bay Public School is 2343rd of 3,871 and St. Cecilia Catholic School is 187th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).