Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School vs Russell Reid Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 502 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
Russell Reid Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School Brantford, Ontario | Russell Reid Public School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #726 of 3,871 | #2522 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #726 of 3,871 | #2522 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.olop.ca/ | granderie.ca/russellreid |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.5 vs 40.1).
- •Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 61.7%).
- •Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77% vs 74%).
- •Russell Reid Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 290.
- •Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Russell Reid 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 Providence Catholic Elementary School better than Russell Reid Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 40.1 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 Providence Catholic Elementary School and Russell Reid Public School?
About 502 m in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School: 290. Russell Reid Public School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School and Russell Reid Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School is 726th of 3,871 and Russell Reid Public School is 2522nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).