Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School vs Lancaster Drive Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
Lancaster Drive Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
| Measure | Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School Kingston, Ontario | Lancaster Drive Public School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #315 of 3,871 | #66 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #315 of 3,871 | #66 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/abos/Pages/default.aspx | lancaster.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Drive Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.9 vs 80.0).
- •Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 83.3%).
- •Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 89.7%).
- •Lancaster Drive Public School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 230.
- •Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School is a catholic school while Lancaster Drive Public 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 Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School better than Lancaster Drive Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lancaster Drive Public School ranks higher (87.9 vs 80.0 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 Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School and Lancaster Drive Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School: 230. Lancaster Drive Public School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School and Lancaster Drive Public School rank in Ontario?
Archbishop O'Sullivan Catholic School is 315th of 3,871 and Lancaster Drive Public School is 66th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).