Jack Donohue Public School vs St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.0 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
St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
325 students
| Measure | Jack Donohue Public School Kanata, Ontario | St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1153 of 3,871 | #27 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1153 of 3,871 | #27 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 595 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | 94% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 95% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 35% |
| Special education | 19% | 15% |
| 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/ | isa.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.2 vs 63.7).
- •St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 76.7%).
- •St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 72.7%).
- •Jack Donohue Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 325.
- •Jack Donohue Public School is a public school while St. Isabel Catholic 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 Jack Donohue Public School better than St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (91.2 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 St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jack Donohue Public School: 595. St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jack Donohue Public School and St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Jack Donohue Public School is 1153rd of 3,871 and St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School is 27th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).