St Bernadette Elementary School vs St Nicholas School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette Elementary School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
St Nicholas School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | St Bernadette Elementary School Barrie, Ontario | St Nicholas School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3212 of 3,871 | #3342 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3212 of 3,871 | #3342 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 32% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 30% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ber.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx | nic.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (26.1 vs 22.7).
- •St Bernadette Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 32%).
- •St Nicholas School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (55.7% vs 54%).
- •St Bernadette Elementary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 270.
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 St Bernadette Elementary School better than St Nicholas School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Bernadette Elementary School ranks higher (26.1 vs 22.7 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 St Bernadette Elementary School and St Nicholas School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Bernadette Elementary School: 340. St Nicholas School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Bernadette Elementary School and St Nicholas School rank in Ontario?
St Bernadette Elementary School is 3212th of 3,871 and St Nicholas School is 3342nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).