St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School vs Vimy Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 80 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School
Gloucester · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
705 students
Vimy Ridge Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
550 students
| Measure | St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School Gloucester, Ontario | Vimy Ridge Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1885 of 3,871 | #1610 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1885 of 3,871 | #1610 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 705 | 550 |
| Enrolment | 705 | 550 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.7% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 3% |
| First language not English | 29% | 40% |
| Special education | 9% | 12% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | vimyridgeps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Vimy Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.6 vs 51.9).
- •Vimy Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 63.3%).
- •St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 74%).
- •St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 550.
- •St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Vimy Ridge 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. Veronica Catholic Elementary School better than Vimy Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vimy Ridge Public School ranks higher (56.6 vs 51.9 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. Veronica Catholic Elementary School and Vimy Ridge Public School?
About 80 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School: 705. Vimy Ridge Public School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School and Vimy Ridge Public School rank in Ontario?
St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School is 1885th of 3,871 and Vimy Ridge Public School is 1610th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).