John T Tuck Public School vs Nelson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John T Tuck Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
635 students
Nelson High School
Burlington · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,330 students
| Measure | John T Tuck Public School Burlington, Ontario | Nelson High School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #32 of 3,871 | #21 of 766 |
| National rank | #32 of 3,871 | #21 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 635 | 1,330 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 1,330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 93% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 80% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 3% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 9% | 15% |
| Special education | 11% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 3% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jtt.hdsb.ca | nel.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •John T Tuck Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.5 vs 87.3).
- •Nelson High School is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 635.
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 T Tuck Public School better than Nelson High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John T Tuck Public School ranks higher (90.5 vs 87.3 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 John T Tuck Public School and Nelson High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John T Tuck Public School: 635. Nelson High School: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John T Tuck Public School and Nelson High School rank in Ontario?
John T Tuck Public School is 32nd of 3,871 and Nelson High School is 21st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).