Nellie McClung Public School vs St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nellie McClung Public School
Vaughan · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School
Maple · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Nellie McClung Public School Vaughan, Ontario | St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School Maple, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1360 of 3,871 | #728 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1360 of 3,871 | #728 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 20% | 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 | Vaughan | Maple |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nelliemcclung.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sca.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.5 vs 59.7).
- •St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 68%).
- •Nellie McClung Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 77%).
- •St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 425.
- •Nellie McClung Public School is a public school while St Cecilia 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 Nellie McClung Public School better than St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 59.7 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 Nellie McClung Public School and St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Vaughan and Maple in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nellie McClung Public School: 425. St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nellie McClung Public School and St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Nellie McClung Public School is 1360th of 3,871 and St Cecilia Catholic Elementary School is 728th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).