Jack Donohue Public School vs South March Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack Donohue Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
South March Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
510 students
| Measure | Jack Donohue Public School Kanata, Ontario | South March Public School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1153 of 3,871 | #871 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1153 of 3,871 | #871 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 595 | 510 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 510 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 35% |
| Special education | 19% | 8% |
| 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 | jackdonohueps.ocdsb.ca/ | southmarchps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •South March Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.9 vs 63.7).
- •Jack Donohue Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 69%).
- •South March Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 72.7%).
- •Jack Donohue Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 510.
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 Jack Donohue Public School better than South March Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South March Public School ranks higher (68.9 vs 63.7 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 Jack Donohue Public School and South March Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jack Donohue Public School: 595. South March Public School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jack Donohue Public School and South March Public School rank in Ontario?
Jack Donohue Public School is 1153rd of 3,871 and South March Public School is 871st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).