St Nicholas Catholic School vs William J McCordic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 100 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
William J McCordic School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
85 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | William J McCordic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3040 of 3,871 | #3162 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3040 of 3,871 | #3162 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 370 | 85 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 85 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 25% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 100% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stnicholas.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/williamjmccordic |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (29.8 vs 27.1).
- •St Nicholas Catholic School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 85.
- •St Nicholas Catholic School is a catholic school while William J McCordic School is a public 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 St Nicholas Catholic School better than William J McCordic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Nicholas Catholic School ranks higher (29.8 vs 27.1 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 Nicholas Catholic School and William J McCordic School?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Nicholas Catholic School: 370. William J McCordic School: 85. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Nicholas Catholic School and William J McCordic School rank in Ontario?
St Nicholas Catholic School is 3040th of 3,871 and William J McCordic School is 3162nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).