Nicholson Catholic College vs St Joseph Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicholson Catholic College
Belleville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
490 students
St Joseph Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Nicholson Catholic College Belleville, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #355 of 766 | #1552 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #355 of 766 | #1552 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 15% |
| 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 | Belleville | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/nicc/Pages/default.aspx | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/jose/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 52.8).
- •Nicholson Catholic College is the larger school with 490 students compared with 385.
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 Nicholson Catholic College better than St Joseph Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic School ranks higher (57.7 vs 52.8 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 Nicholson Catholic College and St Joseph Catholic School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nicholson Catholic College: 490. St Joseph Catholic School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nicholson Catholic College and St Joseph Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Nicholson Catholic College is 355th of 766 and St Joseph Catholic School is 1552nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).