École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais vs Shingwàkons Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km 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
Shingwàkons Public School
Stittsville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
790 students
| Measure | École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais Ottawa, Ontario | Shingwàkons Public School Stittsville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #111 of 3,871 | #2245 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #111 of 3,871 | #2245 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 455 | 790 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 790 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 50% | 41% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Ottawa | Stittsville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | paul-desmarais.ecolecatholique.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 45.6).
- •Shingwàkons Public School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 455.
- •École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is a catholic school while Shingwàkons Public School is a public 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 intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais better than Shingwàkons Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais ranks higher (86.7 vs 45.6 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 Shingwàkons Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Stittsville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais: 455. Shingwàkons Public School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais and Shingwàkons Public School rank in Ontario?
École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is 111th of 3,871 and Shingwàkons Public School is 2245th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).