École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier vs General Vanier Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 492 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
General Vanier Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-3
175 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier Ottawa, Ontario | General Vanier Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #414 of 3,871 | #3525 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #414 of 3,871 | #3525 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-3 |
| Students | 385 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | generalvanierps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.6 vs 17.6).
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 57.3%).
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier is the larger school with 385 students compared with 175.
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier is a catholic school while General Vanier 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 General Vanier Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier ranks higher (77.6 vs 17.6 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 General Vanier Public School?
About 492 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier: 385. General Vanier Public School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier and General Vanier Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier is 414th of 3,871 and General Vanier Public School is 3525th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).