Rideau Intermediate School vs St Joseph Island Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 638 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rideau Intermediate School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
140 students
St Joseph Island Central Public School
Richards Landing · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
140 students
| Measure | Rideau Intermediate School Elgin, Ontario | St Joseph Island Central Public School Richards Landing, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #495 of 3,871 | #467 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #495 of 3,871 | #467 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 140 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 97.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 45% | 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 | Elgin | Richards Landing |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rideaudhs.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/sjo/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (76.3 vs 76.4).
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 Intermediate School better than St Joseph Island Central Public 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 Rideau Intermediate School and St Joseph Island Central Public School?
About 638 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Richards Landing in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Rideau Intermediate School: 140. St Joseph Island Central Public School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Rideau Intermediate School and St Joseph Island Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Rideau Intermediate School is 495th of 3,871 and St Joseph Island Central Public School is 467th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).