Elgin Street Public School vs Lisgar Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 511 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin Street Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
370 students
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
| Measure | Elgin Street Public School Ottawa, Ontario | Lisgar Collegiate Institute Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #306 of 3,871 | #174 of 766 |
| National rank | #306 of 3,871 | #174 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 370 | 960 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 960 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 73% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 20% | 31% |
| Special education | 10% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 16% |
| 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 | elginstps.ocdsb.ca/ | lisgarci.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Elgin Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.2 vs 69.6).
- •Lisgar Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 960 students compared with 370.
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 Elgin Street Public School better than Lisgar Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elgin Street Public School ranks higher (80.2 vs 69.6 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 Elgin Street Public School and Lisgar Collegiate Institute?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elgin Street Public School: 370. Lisgar Collegiate Institute: 960. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elgin Street Public School and Lisgar Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Elgin Street Public School is 306th of 3,871 and Lisgar Collegiate Institute is 174th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).