Harry J Clarke Public School vs Kars on the Rideau Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 173 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry J Clarke Public School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
Kars on the Rideau Public School
Kars · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
| Measure | Harry J Clarke Public School Belleville, Ontario | Kars on the Rideau Public School Kars, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3059 of 3,871 | #2262 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3059 of 3,871 | #2262 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 605 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 0% |
| First language not English | 3% | 10% |
| Special education | 14% | 16% |
| 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 | Belleville | Kars |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hjclarke.hpedsb.on.ca | karsontherideaups.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Kars on the Rideau Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.2 vs 29.0).
- •Harry J Clarke Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.3% vs 55.7%).
- •Kars on the Rideau Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 64.3%).
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 Harry J Clarke Public School better than Kars on the Rideau Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kars on the Rideau Public School ranks higher (45.2 vs 29.0 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 Harry J Clarke Public School and Kars on the Rideau Public School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Kars in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harry J Clarke Public School: 605. Kars on the Rideau Public School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harry J Clarke Public School and Kars on the Rideau Public School rank in Ontario?
Harry J Clarke Public School is 3059th of 3,871 and Kars on the Rideau Public School is 2262nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).