Lord Nelson Public School vs St Pius X Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Nelson Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
St Pius X Separate School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
| Measure | Lord Nelson Public School London, Ontario | St Pius X Separate School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3534 of 3,871 | #3480 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3534 of 3,871 | #3480 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 485 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 30.7% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.7% | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/LordNelson.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/PIU/ |
The verdict
- •St Pius X Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.2 vs 17.4).
- •St Pius X Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (58% vs 30.7%).
- •Lord Nelson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 54.7%).
- •Lord Nelson Public School is a public school while St Pius X Separate 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 Lord Nelson Public School better than St Pius X Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Pius X Separate School ranks higher (19.2 vs 17.4 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 Lord Nelson Public School and St Pius X Separate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Nelson Public School: 485. St Pius X Separate School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Nelson Public School and St Pius X Separate School rank in Ontario?
Lord Nelson Public School is 3534th of 3,871 and St Pius X Separate School is 3480th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).