South Shore Education Centre vs St Gregory Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 11 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Shore Education Centre
Nipissing · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
135 students
St Gregory Separate School
Powassan · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
125 students
| Measure | South Shore Education Centre Nipissing, Ontario | St Gregory Separate School Powassan, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #680 of 3,871 | #2927 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #680 of 3,871 | #2927 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 135 | 125 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 125 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Nipissing | Powassan |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/south-shore/ | stg.npsc.ca/ |
The verdict
- •South Shore Education Centre scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.4 vs 32.6).
- •South Shore Education Centre does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 72%).
- •South Shore Education Centre does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 60.7%).
- •South Shore Education Centre is the larger school with 135 students compared with 125.
- •South Shore Education Centre is a public school while St Gregory Separate 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 South Shore Education Centre better than St Gregory Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South Shore Education Centre ranks higher (72.4 vs 32.6 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 South Shore Education Centre and St Gregory Separate School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Nipissing and Powassan in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
South Shore Education Centre: 135. St Gregory Separate School: 125. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do South Shore Education Centre and St Gregory Separate School rank in Ontario?
South Shore Education Centre is 680th of 3,871 and St Gregory Separate School is 2927th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).