Nokiidaa Public School vs Oakridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 84 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nokiidaa Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
Oakridge Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
| Measure | Nokiidaa Public School Markham, Ontario | Oakridge Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #791 of 3,871 | #279 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #791 of 3,871 | #279 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 485 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | 93% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 55% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Markham | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sirjohnamacdonald.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | oakridge.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.9 vs 70.3).
- •Oakridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 71.7%).
- •Oakridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 88.3%).
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 Nokiidaa Public School better than Oakridge Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Oakridge Public School ranks higher (80.9 vs 70.3 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 Nokiidaa Public School and Oakridge Public School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Markham and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nokiidaa Public School: 485. Oakridge Public School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nokiidaa Public School and Oakridge Public School rank in Ontario?
Nokiidaa Public School is 791st of 3,871 and Oakridge Public School is 279th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).