Merivale High School vs St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merivale High School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,440 students
St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
665 students
| Measure | Merivale High School Nepean, Ontario | St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #77 of 766 | #1172 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #77 of 766 | #1172 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,440 | 665 |
| Enrolment | 1,440 | 665 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 43% | 36% |
| Special education | 17% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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 | merivalehs.ocdsb.ca/ | jua.ocsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Merivale High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.9 vs 63.4).
- •Merivale High School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 665.
- •Merivale High School is a public school while St. Juan Diego Catholic 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 Merivale High School better than St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Merivale High School ranks higher (79.9 vs 63.4 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 Merivale High School and St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Merivale High School: 1,440. St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Merivale High School and St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Merivale High School is 77th of 766 and St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School is 1172nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).