Herman Street Public School vs Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 700 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman Street Public School
Petawawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School
Petawawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
| Measure | Herman Street Public School Petawawa, Ontario | Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School Petawawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2476 of 3,871 | #598 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2476 of 3,871 | #598 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 405 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 405 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 51.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 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 | Petawawa | Petawawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hrm.rcdsb.on.ca | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/our-lady-of-sorrows/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.0 vs 41.1).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 68.3%).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 51.7%).
- •Herman Street Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 265.
- •Herman Street Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Sorrows Separate 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 Herman Street Public School better than Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School ranks higher (74.0 vs 41.1 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 Herman Street Public School and Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Petawawa and Petawawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Herman Street Public School: 405. Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Herman Street Public School and Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School rank in Ontario?
Herman Street Public School is 2476th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School is 598th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).