Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School vs Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School
Petawawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School
Petawawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
770 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School Petawawa, Ontario | Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School Petawawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #598 of 3,871 | #3061 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #598 of 3,871 | #3061 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 770 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 770 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 49.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 3% |
| Special education | 10% | 21% |
| 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 | Petawawa | Petawawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/our-lady-of-sorrows/ | val.rcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.0 vs 29.0).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 52%).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 49.3%).
- •Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 265.
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School is a catholic school while Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary 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 Sorrows Separate School better than Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School ranks higher (74.0 vs 29.0 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 Sorrows Separate School and Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Petawawa and Petawawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School: 265. Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School and Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School is 598th of 3,871 and Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School is 3061st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).