Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School vs Truedell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
Truedell Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Kingston, Ontario | Truedell Public School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2820 of 3,871 | #421 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2820 of 3,871 | #421 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.7% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/lady/Pages/default.aspx | truedell.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Truedell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.5 vs 34.8).
- •Truedell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 57.7%).
- •Truedell Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 65%).
- •Truedell Public School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 210.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a catholic school while Truedell Public School is a public 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School better than Truedell Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Truedell Public School ranks higher (77.5 vs 34.8 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Truedell Public School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 210. Truedell Public School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Truedell Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 2820th of 3,871 and Truedell Public School is 421st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).