Riverside South Intermediate School vs St Jerome Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 596 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside South Intermediate School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
St Jerome Elementary School
Gloucester · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
530 students
| Measure | Riverside South Intermediate School Ottawa, Ontario | St Jerome Elementary School Gloucester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #304 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #304 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | – | 530 |
| Enrolment | – | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 1% |
| First language not English | – | 30% |
| Special education | – | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | Gloucester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | jer.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Riverside South Intermediate School is a public school while St Jerome 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 Riverside South Intermediate School better than St Jerome 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 Riverside South Intermediate School and St Jerome Elementary School?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Gloucester in Ontario.
How do Riverside South Intermediate School and St Jerome Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Riverside South Intermediate School is unranked and St Jerome Elementary School is 304th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).