Glen Cairn Public School vs Holy Redeemer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Cairn Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
260 students
Holy Redeemer Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
445 students
| Measure | Glen Cairn Public School Kanata, Ontario | Holy Redeemer Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #489 of 3,871 | #1331 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #489 of 3,871 | #1331 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 260 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 25% |
| Special education | 30% | 20% |
| 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | glencairnps.ocdsb.ca/ | red.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Glen Cairn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 60.2).
- •Holy Redeemer Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 260.
- •Glen Cairn Public School is a public school while Holy Redeemer 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 Glen Cairn Public School better than Holy Redeemer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Glen Cairn Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 60.2 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 Glen Cairn Public School and Holy Redeemer Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Cairn Public School: 260. Holy Redeemer Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Cairn Public School and Holy Redeemer Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Glen Cairn Public School is 489th of 3,871 and Holy Redeemer Elementary School is 1331st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).