Nottingham Public School vs St André Bessette Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 212 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nottingham Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
St André Bessette Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Nottingham Public School Ajax, Ontario | St André Bessette Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1802 of 3,871 | #2272 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1802 of 3,871 | #2272 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 520 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 520 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 10% |
| Special education | 6% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nottingham.ddsb.ca | brotherandre.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Nottingham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.1 vs 45.0).
- •St André Bessette Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63% vs 60.3%).
- •Nottingham Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 73%).
- •Nottingham Public School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 325.
- •Nottingham Public School is a public school while St André Bessette Catholic 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 Nottingham Public School better than St André Bessette Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nottingham Public School ranks higher (53.1 vs 45.0 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 Nottingham Public School and St André Bessette Catholic School?
About 212 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nottingham Public School: 520. St André Bessette Catholic School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nottingham Public School and St André Bessette Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Nottingham Public School is 1802nd of 3,871 and St André Bessette Catholic School is 2272nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).