St Nicholas School vs W. C. Little Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 683 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
W. C. Little Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
| Measure | St Nicholas School Barrie, Ontario | W. C. Little Elementary School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3342 of 3,871 | #2480 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3342 of 3,871 | #2480 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 32% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 20% | 21% |
| Special education | 30% | 19% |
| 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 | nic.schools.smcdsb.on.ca | wcl.scdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •W. C. Little Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.1 vs 22.7).
- •W. C. Little Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 32%).
- •W. C. Little Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 55.7%).
- •W. C. Little Elementary School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 270.
- •St Nicholas School is a catholic school while W. C. Little Elementary 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 School better than W. C. Little Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), W. C. Little Elementary School ranks higher (41.1 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 Nicholas School and W. C. Little Elementary School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Nicholas School: 270. W. C. Little Elementary School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Nicholas School and W. C. Little Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St Nicholas School is 3342nd of 3,871 and W. C. Little Elementary School is 2480th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).