Nicholas Wilson Public School vs Rick Hansen Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicholas Wilson Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
475 students
Rick Hansen Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Nicholas Wilson Public School London, Ontario | Rick Hansen Public School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3576 of 3,871 | #3835 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3576 of 3,871 | #3835 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 475 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 475 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43% | 40% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.3% | 47% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 20% |
| First language not English | 35% | 60% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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/NicholasWilson.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/RickHansen.cfm |
The verdict
- •Nicholas Wilson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (16.0 vs 4.7).
- •Nicholas Wilson Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (43% vs 40%).
- •Nicholas Wilson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 47%).
- •Nicholas Wilson Public School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 455.
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 Nicholas Wilson Public School better than Rick Hansen Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nicholas Wilson Public School ranks higher (16.0 vs 4.7 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 Nicholas Wilson Public School and Rick Hansen Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nicholas Wilson Public School: 475. Rick Hansen Public School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nicholas Wilson Public School and Rick Hansen Public School rank in Ontario?
Nicholas Wilson Public School is 3576th of 3,871 and Rick Hansen Public School is 3835th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).