École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse vs Fossil Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 333 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
535 students
Fossil Hill Public School
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
535 students
| Measure | École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse Kanata, Ontario | Fossil Hill Public School Woodbridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #26 of 3,871 | #582 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #26 of 3,871 | #582 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 535 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 535 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94.7% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95.3% | 88.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 9% |
| First language not English | 58% | 64% |
| Special education | 11% | 9% |
| 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 | Kanata | Woodbridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.kanata.cepeo.on.ca | fossilhill.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.3 vs 74.5).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 82.3%).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95.3% vs 88.3%).
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 publique Grande-Ourse better than Fossil Hill Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse ranks higher (91.3 vs 74.5 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 publique Grande-Ourse and Fossil Hill Public School?
About 333 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Woodbridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse: 535. Fossil Hill Public School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse and Fossil Hill Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse is 26th of 3,871 and Fossil Hill Public School is 582nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).