George Vanier Separate School vs Palmer Rapids Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Vanier Separate School
Combermere · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
100 students
Palmer Rapids Public School
Palmer Rapids · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
70 students
| Measure | George Vanier Separate School Combermere, Ontario | Palmer Rapids Public School Palmer Rapids, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1413 of 3,871 | #2911 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1413 of 3,871 | #2911 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 100 | 70 |
| Enrolment | 100 | 70 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 42.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Combermere | Palmer Rapids |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/george-vanier/ | pal.rcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •George Vanier Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 33.1).
- •George Vanier Separate School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 70.
- •George Vanier Separate School is a catholic school while Palmer Rapids 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 George Vanier Separate School better than Palmer Rapids Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), George Vanier Separate School ranks higher (59.2 vs 33.1 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 George Vanier Separate School and Palmer Rapids Public School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Combermere and Palmer Rapids in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George Vanier Separate School: 100. Palmer Rapids Public School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George Vanier Separate School and Palmer Rapids Public School rank in Ontario?
George Vanier Separate School is 1413th of 3,871 and Palmer Rapids Public School is 2911th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).