École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) vs École publique Le Coeur du Nord
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing)
Kapuskasing · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
180 students
École publique Le Coeur du Nord
Kapuskasing · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
| Measure | École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) Kapuskasing, Ontario | École publique Le Coeur du Nord Kapuskasing, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #765 of 3,871 | #2775 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #765 of 3,871 | #2775 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 180 | 280 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85.3% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.7% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 90% | 65% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Kapuskasing | Kapuskasing |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.cscdgr.education | coeur-du-nord.cspne.ca |
The verdict
- •École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.7 vs 35.5).
- •École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 66.7%).
- •École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 66.7%).
- •École publique Le Coeur du Nord is the larger school with 280 students compared with 180.
- •École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) is a catholic school while École publique Le Coeur du Nord is a public 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 École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) better than École publique Le Coeur du Nord?
On the Success Index (Canada), École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) ranks higher (70.7 vs 35.5 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 École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) and École publique Le Coeur du Nord?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kapuskasing and Kapuskasing in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing): 180. École publique Le Coeur du Nord: 280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) and École publique Le Coeur du Nord rank in Ontario?
École catholique Jacques-Cartier (Kapuskasing) is 765th of 3,871 and École publique Le Coeur du Nord is 2775th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).