Northern Lakes Elementary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 795 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Lakes Elementary School
Atikokan · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
180 students
St Patrick's School
Atikokan · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
70 students
| Measure | Northern Lakes Elementary School Atikokan, Ontario | St Patrick's School Atikokan, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3168 of 3,871 | #1707 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3168 of 3,871 | #1707 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 180 | 70 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 70 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 40% |
| 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 | Atikokan | Atikokan |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ahs.rrdsb.com/ | www.tncdsb.on.ca/school/stpatricks/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.9 vs 26.9).
- •St Patrick's School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 51%).
- •Northern Lakes Elementary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 70.
- •Northern Lakes Elementary School is a public school while St Patrick's 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 Northern Lakes Elementary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick's School ranks higher (54.9 vs 26.9 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 Northern Lakes Elementary School and St Patrick's School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Atikokan and Atikokan in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northern Lakes Elementary School: 180. St Patrick's School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northern Lakes Elementary School and St Patrick's School rank in Ontario?
Northern Lakes Elementary School is 3168th of 3,871 and St Patrick's School is 1707th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).