Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School vs Rideau Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School
Kingston · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
825 students
Rideau Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School Kingston, Ontario | Rideau Public School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #410 of 766 | #1056 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #410 of 766 | #1056 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 825 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 825 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 61% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 18% | 5% |
| Special education | 27% | 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/regi | rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Rideau Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.3 vs 48.2).
- •Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 450.
- •Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School is a catholic school while Rideau 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 Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School better than Rideau Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rideau Public School ranks higher (65.3 vs 48.2 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 Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School and Rideau Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School: 825. Rideau Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School and Rideau Public School rank in Ontario?
Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School is 410th of 766 and Rideau Public School is 1056th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).