Samuel Hearne Public School vs St Nicholas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Hearne Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 5-8
355 students
St Nicholas Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | Samuel Hearne Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Nicholas Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3695 of 3,871 | #3040 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3695 of 3,871 | #3040 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 48% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 47.3% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 70% | 25% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/samuelhearne/ | stnicholas.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (29.8 vs 11.6).
- •St Nicholas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74% vs 47.3%).
- •St Nicholas Catholic School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 355.
- •Samuel Hearne Public School is a public school while St Nicholas 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 Samuel Hearne Public School better than St Nicholas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Nicholas Catholic School ranks higher (29.8 vs 11.6 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 Samuel Hearne Public School and St Nicholas Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Samuel Hearne Public School: 355. St Nicholas Catholic School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Samuel Hearne Public School and St Nicholas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Samuel Hearne Public School is 3695th of 3,871 and St Nicholas Catholic School is 3040th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).