Carleton Heights Public School vs École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Heights Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
505 students
École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
430 students
| Measure | Carleton Heights Public School Ottawa, Ontario | École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 3 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3862 of 3,871 | #2195 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3862 of 3,871 | #2195 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 505 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 505 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 30% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 27% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 18% | 10% |
| First language not English | 57% | 55% |
| Special education | 17% | 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 | Ottawa | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | carletonheightsps.ocdsb.ca/ | www.laurier-carriere.ecolecatholique.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.5 vs 2.7).
- •École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 30%).
- •École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 46%).
- •Carleton Heights Public School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 430.
- •Carleton Heights Public School is a public school while École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière 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 Carleton Heights Public School better than École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière ranks higher (46.5 vs 2.7 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 Carleton Heights Public School and École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carleton Heights Public School: 505. École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carleton Heights Public School and École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière rank in Ontario?
Carleton Heights Public School is 3862nd of 3,871 and École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière is 2195th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).