Northlake Woods Public School vs St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northlake Woods Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Northlake Woods Public School Waterloo, Ontario | St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #30 of 3,871 | #2376 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #30 of 3,871 | #2376 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.7% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nlw.wrdsb.ca/ | stnicholas.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Northlake Woods Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.8 vs 43.2).
- •Northlake Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 62.3%).
- •Northlake Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 70.3%).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 340.
- •Northlake Woods Public School is a public school while St Nicholas 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 Northlake Woods Public School better than St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northlake Woods Public School ranks higher (90.8 vs 43.2 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 Northlake Woods Public School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northlake Woods Public School: 340. St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northlake Woods Public School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Northlake Woods Public School is 30th of 3,871 and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is 2376th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).