John McCrae Secondary School vs St Patrick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 500 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John McCrae Secondary School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,550 students
St Patrick Elementary School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
380 students
| Measure | John McCrae Secondary School Nepean, Ontario | St Patrick Elementary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #248 of 766 | #850 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #248 of 766 | #850 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,550 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 1,550 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 41% | 15% |
| Special education | 22% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | johnmccraess.ocdsb.ca/ | pat.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Patrick Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.2 vs 62.9).
- •John McCrae Secondary School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 380.
- •John McCrae Secondary School is a public school while St Patrick 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 John McCrae Secondary School better than St Patrick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick Elementary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 62.9 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 John McCrae Secondary School and St Patrick Elementary School?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John McCrae Secondary School: 1,550. St Patrick Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John McCrae Secondary School and St Patrick Elementary School rank in Ontario?
John McCrae Secondary School is 248th of 766 and St Patrick Elementary School is 850th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).