D. Roy Kennedy Public School vs Severn Avenue Public School
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.
D. Roy Kennedy Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
Severn Avenue Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
325 students
| Measure | D. Roy Kennedy Public School Ottawa, Ontario | Severn Avenue Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3332 of 3,871 | #1985 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3332 of 3,871 | #1985 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 380 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54.3% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 25% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | droykennedyps.ocdsb.ca/ | severnavenueps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Severn Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.1 vs 23.0).
- •D. Roy Kennedy Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 61.3%).
- •Severn Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 54.3%).
- •D. Roy Kennedy Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 325.
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 D. Roy Kennedy Public School better than Severn Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Severn Avenue Public School ranks higher (50.1 vs 23.0 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 D. Roy Kennedy Public School and Severn Avenue Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
D. Roy Kennedy Public School: 380. Severn Avenue Public School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do D. Roy Kennedy Public School and Severn Avenue Public School rank in Ontario?
D. Roy Kennedy Public School is 3332nd of 3,871 and Severn Avenue Public School is 1985th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).