St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School vs Summerside Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 544 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School
Cumberland · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
470 students
Summerside Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School Cumberland, Ontario | Summerside Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #704 of 3,871 | #572 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #704 of 3,871 | #572 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 470 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 470 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 20% | 32% |
| Special education | 20% | 13% |
| 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 | Cumberland | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dom.ocsb.ca | summersideps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Summerside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.9 vs 72.0).
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 79.3%).
- •Summerside Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 81.3%).
- •Summerside Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 470.
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Summerside Public School is a public 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School better than Summerside Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Summerside Public School ranks higher (74.9 vs 72.0 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 St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School and Summerside Public School?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Cumberland and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School: 470. Summerside Public School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School and Summerside Public School rank in Ontario?
St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School is 704th of 3,871 and Summerside Public School is 572nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).