Ridgemont High School vs St Patrick's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 211 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgemont High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
860 students
St Patrick's High School
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,110 students
| Measure | Ridgemont High School Ottawa, Ontario | St Patrick's High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #758 of 766 | #708 of 766 |
| National rank | #758 of 766 | #708 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 860 | 1,110 |
| Enrolment | 860 | 1,110 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 25% | 35% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 62% | 75% |
| Low-income households | 19% | 17% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 9% |
| First language not English | 65% | 37% |
| Special education | 20% | 16% |
| 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 | ridgemonths.ocdsb.ca/ | sph.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (14.2 vs 4.6).
- •St Patrick's High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (35% vs 25%).
- •St Patrick's High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (75% vs 62%).
- •St Patrick's High School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 860.
- •Ridgemont High School is a public school while St Patrick's High 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 Ridgemont High School better than St Patrick's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick's High School ranks higher (14.2 vs 4.6 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 Ridgemont High School and St Patrick's High School?
About 211 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ridgemont High School: 860. St Patrick's High School: 1,110. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ridgemont High School and St Patrick's High School rank in Ontario?
Ridgemont High School is 758th of 766 and St Patrick's High School is 708th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).