Alta Vista Public School vs St Patrick's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 738 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
655 students
St Patrick's High School
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,110 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Public School Ottawa, Ontario | St Patrick's High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1977 of 3,871 | #708 of 766 |
| National rank | #1977 of 3,871 | #708 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 655 | 1,110 |
| Enrolment | 655 | 1,110 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 35% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 75% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 17% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 9% |
| First language not English | 21% | 37% |
| Special education | 15% | 16% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | altavistaps.ocdsb.ca/ | sph.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.2 vs 14.2).
- •St Patrick's High School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 655.
- •Alta Vista Public School is a public school while St Patrick's High 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 Alta Vista Public School better than St Patrick's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alta Vista Public School ranks higher (50.2 vs 14.2 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 Alta Vista Public School and St Patrick's High School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alta Vista Public School: 655. St Patrick's High School: 1,110. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alta Vista Public School and St Patrick's High School rank in Ontario?
Alta Vista Public School is 1977th of 3,871 and St Patrick's High School is 708th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).