James R Henderson Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 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.
James R Henderson Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
535 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | James R Henderson Public School Kingston, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1184 of 3,871 | #2820 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1184 of 3,871 | #2820 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 535 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 6% | 10% |
| Special education | 17% | 25% |
| 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jrhenderson.limestone.on.ca/JR_Henderson/Home.html | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/lady/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •James R Henderson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.2 vs 34.8).
- •James R Henderson Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 57.7%).
- •James R Henderson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 65%).
- •James R Henderson Public School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 210.
- •James R Henderson Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 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 James R Henderson Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James R Henderson Public School ranks higher (63.2 vs 34.8 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 James R Henderson Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James R Henderson Public School: 535. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James R Henderson Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in Ontario?
James R Henderson Public School is 1184th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 2820th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).