Half Moon Bay Public School vs St Joseph High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 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 Joseph High School
Nepean · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,535 students
| Measure | Half Moon Bay Public School Nepean, Ontario | St Joseph High School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2343 of 3,871 | #217 of 766 |
| National rank | #2343 of 3,871 | #217 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 595 | 1,535 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 1,535 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 64% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 44% | 20% |
| Special education | 8% | 23% |
| 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/ | sjh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Joseph High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.7 vs 43.6).
- •St Joseph High School is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 595.
- •Half Moon Bay Public School is a public school while St Joseph High 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 Joseph High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph High School ranks higher (65.7 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 Joseph High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Half Moon Bay Public School: 595. St Joseph High School: 1,535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Half Moon Bay Public School and St Joseph High School rank in Ontario?
Half Moon Bay Public School is 2343rd of 3,871 and St Joseph High School is 217th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).