St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School vs St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 64 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
Pickering · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
| Measure | St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School Pickering, Ontario | St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #554 of 3,871 | #612 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #554 of 3,871 | #612 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 625 | 625 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 625 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 5% | 20% |
| Special education | 11% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Pickering | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stelizabethseton.dcdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/stja/ |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.2 vs 73.8).
- •St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 74.7%).
- •St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 85.3%).
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 Elizabeth Seton Catholic School better than St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School ranks higher (75.2 vs 73.8 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 Elizabeth Seton Catholic School and St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School: 625. St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School and St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School is 554th of 3,871 and St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is 612th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).