Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School vs Notre Dame Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School
Owen Sound · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
455 students
Notre Dame Catholic School
Owen Sound · Catholic elementary · Grades 1-8
570 students
| Measure | Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School Owen Sound, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic School Owen Sound, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1615 of 3,871 | #3064 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1615 of 3,871 | #3064 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 455 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 6% |
| First language not English | 0% | 2% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | Owen Sound | Owen Sound |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.kep.bwdsb.on.ca | ndm.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.5 vs 28.9).
- •Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 53.3%).
- •Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 72.3%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 455.
- •Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School is a public school while Notre Dame Catholic 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 Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School better than Notre Dame Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 28.9 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 Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School and Notre Dame Catholic School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Owen Sound and Owen Sound in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School: 455. Notre Dame Catholic School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School and Notre Dame Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School is 1615th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic School is 3064th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).