Nelles Public School vs Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelles Public School
Grimsby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School
Grimsby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Nelles Public School Grimsby, Ontario | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School Grimsby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 95 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1 of 3,871 | #1371 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1 of 3,871 | #1371 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 98.3% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 0% | 9% |
| Special education | 10% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nelles.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/ourladyoffatima-grimsby/ |
The verdict
- •Nelles Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.9 vs 59.5).
- •Nelles Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (98.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Nelles Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 77%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 290.
- •Nelles Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Fatima 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 Nelles Public School better than Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nelles Public School ranks higher (94.9 vs 59.5 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 Nelles Public School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nelles Public School: 290. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nelles Public School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Nelles Public School is 1st of 3,871 and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School is 1371st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).