Centennial Public School vs Rideau 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.
Centennial Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
Rideau Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | Centennial Public School Kingston, Ontario | Rideau Public School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2460 of 3,871 | #1056 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2460 of 3,871 | #1056 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 320 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 5% |
| 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 | centennial.limestone.on.ca/ | rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Rideau Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.3 vs 41.5).
- •Rideau Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 69.3%).
- •Rideau Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 76%).
- •Rideau Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 320.
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 Centennial Public School better than Rideau Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rideau Public School ranks higher (65.3 vs 41.5 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 Centennial Public School and Rideau Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial Public School: 320. Rideau Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial Public School and Rideau Public School rank in Ontario?
Centennial Public School is 2460th of 3,871 and Rideau Public School is 1056th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).