Briargreen Public School vs Pinecrest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 940 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briargreen Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
Pinecrest Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | Briargreen Public School Nepean, Ontario | Pinecrest Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2604 of 3,871 | #3837 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2604 of 3,871 | #3837 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 24.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56% | 44% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 50% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Nepean | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | briargreenps.ocdsb.ca/ | pinecrestps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Briargreen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.2 vs 4.5).
- •Briargreen Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 24.7%).
- •Briargreen Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (56% vs 44%).
- •Pinecrest Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 265.
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 Briargreen Public School better than Pinecrest Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Briargreen Public School ranks higher (38.2 vs 4.5 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 Briargreen Public School and Pinecrest Public School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Nepean and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Briargreen Public School: 265. Pinecrest Public School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Briargreen Public School and Pinecrest Public School rank in Ontario?
Briargreen Public School is 2604th of 3,871 and Pinecrest Public School is 3837th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).