École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais vs École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 63 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
455 students
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
880 students
| Measure | École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais Ottawa, Ontario | École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #111 of 3,871 | #4 of 766 |
| National rank | #111 of 3,871 | #4 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 455 | 880 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 880 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 80% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 99% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 60% |
| Special education | 20% | 22% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | paul-desmarais.ecolecatholique.ca/ | paul-desmarais.ecolecatholique.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.4 vs 86.7).
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is the larger school with 880 students compared with 455.
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 intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais better than École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais ranks higher (94.4 vs 86.7 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 intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais and École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais?
About 63 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais: 455. École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais: 880. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais and École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais rank in Ontario?
École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is 111th of 3,871 and École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is 4th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).