St Elizabeth Elementary School vs W.E. Gowling Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 512 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Elizabeth Elementary School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
335 students
W.E. Gowling Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | St Elizabeth Elementary School Ottawa, Ontario | W.E. Gowling Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3647 of 3,871 | #3628 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3647 of 3,871 | #3628 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 335 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 49.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sel.ocsb.ca | wegowlingps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •St Elizabeth Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (54% vs 49.3%).
- •W.E. Gowling Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62% vs 59%).
- •W.E. Gowling Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 335.
- •St Elizabeth Elementary School is a catholic school while W.E. Gowling 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Elizabeth Elementary School better than W.E. Gowling 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 St Elizabeth Elementary School and W.E. Gowling Public School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Elizabeth Elementary School: 335. W.E. Gowling Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Elizabeth Elementary School and W.E. Gowling Public School rank in Ontario?
St Elizabeth Elementary School is 3647th of 3,871 and W.E. Gowling Public School is 3628th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).