École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau vs Ridgemont High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 546 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
Ridgemont High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
860 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau Ottawa, Ontario | Ridgemont High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2799 of 3,871 | #758 of 766 |
| National rank | #2799 of 3,871 | #758 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 335 | 860 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 860 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 25% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 62% |
| Low-income households | 25% | 19% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 15% |
| First language not English | 75% | 65% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.marius-barbeau.ecolecatholique.ca | ridgemonths.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.1 vs 4.6).
- •Ridgemont High School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 335.
- •École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau is a catholic school while Ridgemont High 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 Marius-Barbeau better than Ridgemont High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau ranks higher (35.1 vs 4.6 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 Marius-Barbeau and Ridgemont High School?
About 546 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau: 335. Ridgemont High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau and Ridgemont High School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau is 2799th of 3,871 and Ridgemont High School is 758th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).