Kars on the Rideau Public School vs St Leonard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.9 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
St Leonard Elementary School
Manotick · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
660 students
| Measure | Kars on the Rideau Public School Kars, Ontario | St Leonard Elementary School Manotick, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2262 of 3,871 | #153 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2262 of 3,871 | #153 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 605 | 660 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 660 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 9% |
| Special education | 16% | 10% |
| 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 | Manotick |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | karsontherideaups.ocdsb.ca/ | leo.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Leonard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.0 vs 45.2).
- •St Leonard Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 55.7%).
- •St Leonard Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 69.3%).
- •St Leonard Elementary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 605.
- •Kars on the Rideau Public School is a public school while St Leonard 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 Kars on the Rideau Public School better than St Leonard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Leonard Elementary School ranks higher (86.0 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 St Leonard Elementary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Kars and Manotick in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kars on the Rideau Public School: 605. St Leonard Elementary School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kars on the Rideau Public School and St Leonard Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Kars on the Rideau Public School is 2262nd of 3,871 and St Leonard Elementary School is 153rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).