Schools in Riverside South
City of Ottawa school data lists ten schools in or near Riverside South across four boards, including two secondary schools.
10 schools are in and around the Riverside South area: 7 school-board elementary schools, 2 school-board secondary schools and 1 independent or provincial schools. Four boards serve the area: OCDSB and OCSB (English public and Catholic) and CEPEO and CECCE (French public and Catholic). The secondary schools here are Riverside South Secondary School and St. Francis Xavier High School. Catchments are set by address, so confirm a home's designated school with the board.
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The English Public (OCDSB) schools are Steve MacLean Public School, Farley Mowat Public School and Riverside South Secondary School. The English Catholic (OCSB) schools are St. Jerome School, St. Gianna School, St. Andrew School and St. Francis Xavier High School. French-language schools are Michel-Dupuis Public Elementary School (CÉPEO) and Jonathan-Pitre and Bernard-Grandmaître Catholic Elementary Schools (CECCE). Bernard-Grandmaître runs on a balanced calendar with a shortened summer break.
Catchments change, and living near a school does not guarantee a place. Families must confirm the school for a specific address with each board's school locator.
Catchments change. Being close to a school does not guarantee a place there. Confirm the designated school for a specific address with each board before you buy.
Where the schools are
Straight-line distances. Walking routes are usually 20–40% longer.
Elementary schools
8 schoolsBernard-Grandmaître Catholic Elementary School
Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est4170 ch. Spratt Rd
maps.ottawa.ca ecolecatholique.ca school website
1.2 kmfrom Riverside South – Leitrim centreFarley Mowat Public School
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board75 prom. Waterbridge Dr
maps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca school website
—outside Riverside SouthJonathan-Pitre Catholic Elementary School
Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est925 av. Ralph Hennessy Ave
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1.3 kmfrom Riverside South – Leitrim centreMichel-Dupuis Public Elementary School
Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario715 av. Brian Good Ave
maps.ottawa.ca cepeo.on.ca school website
2.4 kmfrom Riverside South – Leitrim centreSt. Andrew School
Ottawa Catholic School Board201 prom. Crestway Dr
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—outside Riverside SouthSt. Gianna School
Ottawa Catholic School Board836 ave. Solarium Ave
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3.0 kmfrom Riverside South – Leitrim centreSt. Jerome School
Ottawa Catholic School Board4330 ch. Spratt Rd
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1.7 kmfrom Riverside South – Leitrim centreSteve MacLean Public School
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board4175 ch. Spratt Rd
maps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca school website
1.3 kmfrom Riverside South – Leitrim centre
Secondary schools
2 schoolsRiverside South Secondary School
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board4601 Spratt Road
maps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca school website
1.8 kmfrom Riverside South – Leitrim centreSt. Francis Xavier High School
Ottawa Catholic School Board3740 ch.Spratt Rd
maps.ottawa.ca ocsb.ca school website
1.2 kmfrom Riverside South – Leitrim centre
Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
What schools serve Riverside South?
City of Ottawa data lists ten schools in or near Riverside South across four boards: OCDSB (3), OCSB (4), CECCE (2) and CÉPEO (1). Families must confirm which school serves a specific address with each board's school locator.
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Are there French-language schools in Riverside South?
Yes. City of Ottawa data lists three French-language elementary schools in Riverside South: Michel-Dupuis Public Elementary School (CÉPEO), and Jonathan-Pitre and Bernard-Grandmaître Catholic Elementary Schools (CECCE). Families should confirm eligibility and catchments with each board.
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Which high schools are near Riverside South?
Two secondary schools are listed near Riverside South: Riverside South Secondary School (OCDSB, 4601 Spratt Road) and St. Francis Xavier High School (OCSB, 3740 Spratt Road). Confirm which one serves your address with the relevant board's school locator.
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Is Riverside South good for families?
Riverside South has a notable family profile. In the 2021 census, 22.4% of residents in Riverside South - Leitrim were aged 0–14, the median age was 36.4, and the average household size was 2.9. Ten schools from four boards are listed in the area.
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Is Riverside South French-speaking?
Riverside South is mostly not French-speaking at home. In the 2021 census, 6.3% of people in Riverside South - Leitrim had French as the language most spoken at home.
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Is there a balanced-calendar school in Riverside South?
Yes. According to Wikipedia, École élémentaire catholique Bernard-Grandmaître in Riverside South runs permanently on a balanced calendar, with summer vacation shortened by three weeks. Those weeks are redistributed as extra breaks at Thanksgiving, around Victoria Day and at March break.
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