Cambridge Public School vs École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 56 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Public School
Embrun · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
535 students
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
535 students
| Measure | Cambridge Public School Embrun, Ontario | École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2810 of 3,871 | #26 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2810 of 3,871 | #26 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 535 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 535 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54.3% | 94.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54.7% | 95.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 13% | 58% |
| Special education | 18% | 11% |
| 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 | Embrun | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cambridge.ucdsb.on.ca | www.kanata.cepeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.3 vs 34.9).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 54.3%).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95.3% vs 54.7%).
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 Cambridge Public School better than École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse ranks higher (91.3 vs 34.9 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 Cambridge Public School and École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Embrun and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cambridge Public School: 535. École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cambridge Public School and École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse rank in Ontario?
Cambridge Public School is 2810th of 3,871 and École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse is 26th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).