Riverside South Secondary School vs St. Gianna Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside South Secondary School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
St. Gianna Catholic Elementary School
Gloucester · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
470 students
| Measure | Riverside South Secondary School Ottawa, Ontario | St. Gianna Catholic Elementary School Gloucester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #654 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #654 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | – | 470 |
| Enrolment | – | 470 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 0% |
| First language not English | – | 40% |
| Special education | – | 10% |
| 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 | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside South Secondary School is a public school while St. Gianna Catholic 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 Secondary School better than St. Gianna Catholic 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 Secondary School and St. Gianna Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Gloucester in Ontario.
How do Riverside South Secondary School and St. Gianna Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Riverside South Secondary School is unranked and St. Gianna Catholic Elementary School is 654th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).