John Graves Simcoe Public School vs Rideau Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 915 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Graves Simcoe Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
Rideau Heights Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
| Measure | John Graves Simcoe Public School Kingston, Ontario | Rideau Heights Public School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 2 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3867 of 3,871 | #3726 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3867 of 3,871 | #3726 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 29.3% | 53% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 39.3% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 35% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 15% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 40% | 35% |
| 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 | jgsimcoe.limestone.on.ca/ | rideauheights.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Rideau Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (10.5 vs 2.0).
- •Rideau Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (53% vs 29.3%).
- •Rideau Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 39.3%).
- •Rideau Heights Public School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 205.
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 John Graves Simcoe Public School better than Rideau Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rideau Heights Public School ranks higher (10.5 vs 2.0 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 John Graves Simcoe Public School and Rideau Heights Public School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Graves Simcoe Public School: 205. Rideau Heights Public School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Graves Simcoe Public School and Rideau Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
John Graves Simcoe Public School is 3867th of 3,871 and Rideau Heights Public School is 3726th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).