Merivale Intermediate School vs St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merivale Intermediate School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
320 students
St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
665 students
| Measure | Merivale Intermediate School Nepean, Ontario | St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3149 of 3,871 | #1172 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3149 of 3,871 | #1172 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 320 | 665 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 665 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 2% |
| First language not English | 40% | 36% |
| Special education | 20% | 14% |
| 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | merivalehs.ocdsb.ca/ | jua.ocsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 27.1).
- •St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 320.
- •Merivale Intermediate 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 Intermediate School better than St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 27.1 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate School: 320. St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Merivale Intermediate School and St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Merivale Intermediate School is 3149th of 3,871 and St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School is 1172nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).