Kanata Highlands Public School vs St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kanata Highlands Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
325 students
| Measure | Kanata Highlands Public School Kanata, Ontario | St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #286 of 3,871 | #27 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #286 of 3,871 | #27 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 450 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82.7% | 94% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92.7% | 95% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 45% | 35% |
| Special education | 0% | 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 | kanatahighlandsps.ocdsb.ca/ | isa.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.2 vs 80.7).
- •St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 82.7%).
- •St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 92.7%).
- •Kanata Highlands Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 325.
- •Kanata Highlands 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 Kanata Highlands Public School better than St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 80.7 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 Kanata Highlands Public School and St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kanata Highlands Public School: 450. St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kanata Highlands Public School and St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Kanata Highlands Public School is 286th 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).