Featherston Drive Public School vs St. Gemma Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 356 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherston Drive Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
St. Gemma Elementary School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
330 students
| Measure | Featherston Drive Public School Ottawa, Ontario | St. Gemma Elementary School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3438 of 3,871 | #954 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3438 of 3,871 | #954 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 275 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 275 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 25% | 88.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 60% | 20% |
| 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 | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | featherstondrps.ocdsb.ca/ | mcm.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Gemma Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.4 vs 20.3).
- •St. Gemma Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 25%).
- •St. Gemma Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 72.7%).
- •St. Gemma Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 275.
- •Featherston Drive Public School is a public school while St. Gemma Elementary School is a catholic 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 Featherston Drive Public School better than St. Gemma Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Gemma Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 20.3 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 Featherston Drive Public School and St. Gemma Elementary School?
About 356 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Featherston Drive Public School: 275. St. Gemma Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Featherston Drive Public School and St. Gemma Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Featherston Drive Public School is 3438th of 3,871 and St. Gemma Elementary School is 954th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).