École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais vs St. Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 405 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
St. Patrick's School
Caledonia · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais Ottawa, Ontario | St. Patrick's School Caledonia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #111 of 3,871 | #2300 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #111 of 3,871 | #2300 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 455 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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 | Caledonia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | paul-desmarais.ecolecatholique.ca/ | www.stpatrickcaledonia.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 44.4).
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 St. Patrick's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais ranks higher (86.7 vs 44.4 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 St. Patrick's School?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Caledonia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais: 455. St. Patrick's School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais and St. Patrick's School rank in Ontario?
École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is 111th of 3,871 and St. Patrick's School is 2300th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).