Jack Donohue Public School vs St Isidore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 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 Isidore Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
| Measure | Jack Donohue Public School Kanata, Ontario | St Isidore Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1153 of 3,871 | #1560 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1153 of 3,871 | #1560 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 595 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 19% | 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jackdonohueps.ocdsb.ca/ | isi.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Jack Donohue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.7 vs 57.5).
- •Jack Donohue Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 75%).
- •Jack Donohue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 66.7%).
- •Jack Donohue Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 265.
- •Jack Donohue Public School is a public school while St Isidore 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 Isidore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Jack Donohue Public School ranks higher (63.7 vs 57.5 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 Isidore Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jack Donohue Public School: 595. St Isidore Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jack Donohue Public School and St Isidore Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Jack Donohue Public School is 1153rd of 3,871 and St Isidore Elementary School is 1560th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).