Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs R F Downey Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Peterborough · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,055 students
R F Downey Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
255 students
| Measure | Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute Peterborough, Ontario | R F Downey Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #418 of 766 | #2821 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #418 of 766 | #2821 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,055 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 1,055 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 53% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 20% |
| Special education | 31% | 20% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | adamscottcvi.kprdsb.ca/ | rfdowney.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.6 vs 34.8).
- •Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 255.
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 Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than R F Downey Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (47.6 vs 34.8 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 Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute and R F Downey Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,055. R F Downey Public School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute and R F Downey Public School rank in Ontario?
Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 418th of 766 and R F Downey Public School is 2821st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).