Nokiidaa Public School vs Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 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
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
| Measure | Nokiidaa Public School Markham, Ontario | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #791 of 3,871 | #1117 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #791 of 3,871 | #1117 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 350 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 350 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 55% | 45% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Markham | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sirjohnamacdonald.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | olhc.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Nokiidaa Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.3 vs 64.3).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 71.7%).
- •Nokiidaa Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 79.3%).
- •Nokiidaa Public School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 350.
- •Nokiidaa Public School is a public school while Our Lady Help of Christians 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 Nokiidaa Public School better than Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nokiidaa Public School ranks higher (70.3 vs 64.3 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Markham and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nokiidaa Public School: 485. Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nokiidaa Public School and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Nokiidaa Public School is 791st of 3,871 and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School is 1117th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).