École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse vs Ruth Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 362 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
Ruth Thompson Middle School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 5-8
535 students
| Measure | École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse Kanata, Ontario | Ruth Thompson Middle School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #26 of 3,871 | #2039 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #26 of 3,871 | #2039 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 5-8 |
| Students | 535 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 535 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95.3% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 58% | 61% |
| Special education | 11% | 19% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.kanata.cepeo.on.ca | schools.peelschools.org/1315/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.3 vs 49.2).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95.3% vs 73.3%).
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 Ruth Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse ranks higher (91.3 vs 49.2 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 Ruth Thompson Middle School?
About 362 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse: 535. Ruth Thompson Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse and Ruth Thompson Middle School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse is 26th of 3,871 and Ruth Thompson Middle School is 2039th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).