École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Kateri vs St. Cecilia Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Kateri
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
490 students
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
520 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Kateri Ottawa, Ontario | St. Cecilia Catholic School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #454 of 3,871 | #187 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #454 of 3,871 | #187 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 490 | 520 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 520 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.7% | 94.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sainte-kateri.ecolecatholique.ca/ | sce.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Cecilia Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.8 vs 76.5).
- •St. Cecilia Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 77%).
- •St. Cecilia Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 84.7%).
- •St. Cecilia Catholic School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 490.
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 Sainte-Kateri better than St. Cecilia Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Cecilia Catholic School ranks higher (84.8 vs 76.5 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 élémentaire catholique Sainte-Kateri and St. Cecilia Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Kateri: 490. St. Cecilia Catholic School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Kateri and St. Cecilia Catholic School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Kateri is 454th of 3,871 and St. Cecilia Catholic School is 187th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).