Northern Lights Public School vs St Jerome Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 149 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Lights Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
St Jerome Catholic Elementary School
Aurora · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Northern Lights Public School Aurora, Ontario | St Jerome Catholic Elementary School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1116 of 3,871 | #567 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1116 of 3,871 | #567 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 445 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.7% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | northernlights.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sje.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Jerome Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.0 vs 64.3).
- •St Jerome Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 67.3%).
- •St Jerome Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 83.7%).
- •Northern Lights Public School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 250.
- •Northern Lights Public School is a public school while St Jerome 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 Northern Lights Public School better than St Jerome Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Jerome Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (75.0 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 Northern Lights Public School and St Jerome Catholic Elementary School?
About 149 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northern Lights Public School: 445. St Jerome Catholic Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northern Lights Public School and St Jerome Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Northern Lights Public School is 1116th of 3,871 and St Jerome Catholic Elementary School is 567th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).