Rideau Heights Public School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 935 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rideau Heights Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Rideau Heights Public School Kingston, Ontario | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3726 of 3,871 | #3759 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3726 of 3,871 | #3759 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | 28.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.7% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 35% | 25% |
| 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 | rideauheights.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stfa/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Rideau Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (10.5 vs 8.9).
- •Rideau Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (53% vs 28.7%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (60.3% vs 56.7%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 235.
- •Rideau Heights Public School is a public school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic 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 Rideau Heights Public School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rideau Heights Public School ranks higher (10.5 vs 8.9 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 Rideau Heights Public School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Rideau Heights Public School: 235. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Rideau Heights Public School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Rideau Heights Public School is 3726th of 3,871 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 3759th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).