Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School vs Meadowlands 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.
Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
480 students
Meadowlands Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School Nepean, Ontario | Meadowlands Public School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3586 of 3,871 | #3003 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3586 of 3,871 | #3003 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 480 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rya.ocsb.ca | meadowlandsps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Meadowlands Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (30.8 vs 15.7).
- •Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 450.
- •Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School is a catholic school while Meadowlands 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 Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School better than Meadowlands Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Meadowlands Public School ranks higher (30.8 vs 15.7 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 Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and Meadowlands Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School: 480. Meadowlands Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and Meadowlands Public School rank in Ontario?
Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School is 3586th of 3,871 and Meadowlands Public School is 3003rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).