École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse vs Jack Donohue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 699 m 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
Jack Donohue Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse Kanata, Ontario | Jack Donohue Public School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #26 of 3,871 | #1153 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #26 of 3,871 | #1153 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 535 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94.7% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95.3% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 58% | 40% |
| Special education | 11% | 19% |
| 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 | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.kanata.cepeo.on.ca | jackdonohueps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.3 vs 63.7).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 76.7%).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95.3% vs 72.7%).
- •Jack Donohue Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 535.
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 Jack Donohue Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse ranks higher (91.3 vs 63.7 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 publique Grande-Ourse and Jack Donohue Public School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse: 535. Jack Donohue Public School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse and Jack Donohue Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse is 26th of 3,871 and Jack Donohue Public School is 1153rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).