Queen Elizabeth Public School vs St Michael Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
St Michael Elementary School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Public School Ottawa, Ontario | St Michael Elementary School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3568 of 3,871 | #3566 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3568 of 3,871 | #3566 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 405 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 405 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 38.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46.7% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 20% |
| First language not English | 40% | 25% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | queenelizabethps.ocdsb.ca/ | smi.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (16.2 vs 16.3).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 38.7%).
- •St Michael Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 46.7%).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 175.
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School is a public school while St Michael 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 Queen Elizabeth Public School better than St Michael Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Queen Elizabeth Public School and St Michael Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Queen Elizabeth Public School: 405. St Michael Elementary School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Queen Elizabeth Public School and St Michael Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Queen Elizabeth Public School is 3568th of 3,871 and St Michael Elementary School is 3566th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).