Elmdale Public School vs W.E. Gowling Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmdale Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
565 students
W.E. Gowling Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | Elmdale Public School Ottawa, Ontario | W.E. Gowling Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 5% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #46 of 3,871 | #3628 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #46 of 3,871 | #3628 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 565 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 565 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94% | 49.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94.3% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 10% |
| First language not English | 8% | 20% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | elmdaleps.ocdsb.ca/ | wegowlingps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Elmdale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.6 vs 14.2).
- •Elmdale Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 49.3%).
- •Elmdale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 62%).
- •Elmdale Public School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 450.
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 Elmdale Public School better than W.E. Gowling Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elmdale Public School ranks higher (89.6 vs 14.2 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 Elmdale Public School and W.E. Gowling Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elmdale Public School: 565. W.E. Gowling Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elmdale Public School and W.E. Gowling Public School rank in Ontario?
Elmdale Public School is 46th of 3,871 and W.E. Gowling Public School is 3628th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).