Kars on the Rideau Public School vs North Gower/Marlborough Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kars on the Rideau Public School
Kars · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
North Gower/Marlborough Public School
North Gower · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
125 students
| Measure | Kars on the Rideau Public School Kars, Ontario | North Gower/Marlborough Public School North Gower, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2262 of 3,871 | #1609 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2262 of 3,871 | #1609 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 605 | 125 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 125 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 58.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 16% | 20% |
| 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 | Kars | North Gower |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | karsontherideaups.ocdsb.ca/ | northgowerps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •North Gower/Marlborough Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.6 vs 45.2).
- •North Gower/Marlborough Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (58.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Kars on the Rideau Public School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 125.
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 Kars on the Rideau Public School better than North Gower/Marlborough Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), North Gower/Marlborough Public School ranks higher (56.6 vs 45.2 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 Kars on the Rideau Public School and North Gower/Marlborough Public School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Kars and North Gower in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kars on the Rideau Public School: 605. North Gower/Marlborough Public School: 125. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kars on the Rideau Public School and North Gower/Marlborough Public School rank in Ontario?
Kars on the Rideau Public School is 2262nd of 3,871 and North Gower/Marlborough Public School is 1609th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).