Kars on the Rideau Public School vs Sherwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 288 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
Sherwood Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
| Measure | Kars on the Rideau Public School Kars, Ontario | Sherwood Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2262 of 3,871 | #2892 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2262 of 3,871 | #2892 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 605 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 59.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 10% | 31% |
| Special education | 16% | 13% |
| 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 | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | karsontherideaups.ocdsb.ca/ | sherwood.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Kars on the Rideau Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.2 vs 33.5).
- •Sherwood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Kars on the Rideau Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 62%).
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 Sherwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kars on the Rideau Public School ranks higher (45.2 vs 33.5 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 Kars on the Rideau Public School and Sherwood Public School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Kars and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kars on the Rideau Public School: 605. Sherwood Public School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kars on the Rideau Public School and Sherwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Kars on the Rideau Public School is 2262nd of 3,871 and Sherwood Public School is 2892nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).