École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse vs St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.5 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
St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
325 students
| Measure | École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse Kanata, Ontario | St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #26 of 3,871 | #27 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #26 of 3,871 | #27 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 535 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94.7% | 94% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95.3% | 95% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 58% | 35% |
| Special education | 11% | 15% |
| 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 | isa.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (91.3 vs 91.2).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 94%).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95.3% vs 95%).
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse is the larger school with 535 students compared with 325.
- •École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse is a public school while St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School is a catholic 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 publique Grande-Ourse better than St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School?
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 publique Grande-Ourse and St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse: 535. St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse and St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse is 26th of 3,871 and St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School is 27th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).