École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier vs St Joseph Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 188 km 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
St Joseph Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier Ottawa, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #414 of 3,871 | #1552 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #414 of 3,871 | #1552 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.7% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.george-etienne-cartier.ecolecatholique.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/jose/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.6 vs 57.7).
- •École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 57.3%).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 84.7%).
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 St Joseph Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier ranks higher (77.6 vs 57.7 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 St Joseph Catholic School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier: 385. St Joseph Catholic School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier and St Joseph Catholic School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier is 414th of 3,871 and St Joseph Catholic School is 1552nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).