École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier vs Fielding Drive Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 494 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
Fielding Drive Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
435 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier Ottawa, Ontario | Fielding Drive Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #414 of 3,871 | #3033 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #414 of 3,871 | #3033 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 4-8 |
| Students | 385 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.7% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | www.george-etienne-cartier.ecolecatholique.ca | fieldingdrps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.6 vs 30.0).
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 69%).
- •Fielding Drive Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 385.
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier is a catholic school while Fielding Drive Public School 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 élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier better than Fielding Drive Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier ranks higher (77.6 vs 30.0 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 École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier and Fielding Drive Public School?
About 494 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier: 385. Fielding Drive Public School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier and Fielding Drive Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier is 414th of 3,871 and Fielding Drive Public School is 3033rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).