James Bolton Public School vs St Nicholas Elementary 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.
James Bolton Public School
Bolton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
375 students
St Nicholas Elementary School
Bolton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | James Bolton Public School Bolton, Ontario | St Nicholas Elementary School Bolton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1568 of 3,871 | #1344 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1568 of 3,871 | #1344 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.3% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Bolton | Bolton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1465/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/NICHO |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.0 vs 57.3).
- •St Nicholas Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 59.3%).
- •St Nicholas Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 375.
- •James Bolton Public School is a public school while St Nicholas 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 James Bolton Public School better than St Nicholas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Nicholas Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 57.3 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 James Bolton Public School and St Nicholas Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Bolton Public School: 375. St Nicholas Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Bolton Public School and St Nicholas Elementary School rank in Ontario?
James Bolton Public School is 1568th of 3,871 and St Nicholas Elementary School is 1344th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).