École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie vs Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie
Gloucester · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog
Ottawa · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
195 students
| Measure | École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie Gloucester, Ontario | Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #759 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #759 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 240 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 60% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 35% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.sainte-marie.ecolecatholique.ca/ | normanjohnston.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie is the larger school with 240 students compared with 195.
- •École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie is a catholic school while Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog 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 Sainte-Marie better than Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie and Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie: 240. Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie and Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie is 759th of 3,871 and Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Prog is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).