Alton Public School vs St Peter Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Public School
Caledon · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
130 students
St Peter Separate School
Orangeville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
| Measure | Alton Public School Caledon, Ontario | St Peter Separate School Orangeville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #283 of 3,871 | #1807 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #283 of 3,871 | #1807 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 130 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82.3% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Caledon | Orangeville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1456/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/PETER |
The verdict
- •Alton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.7 vs 53.0).
- •Alton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Alton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 73%).
- •St Peter Separate School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 130.
- •Alton Public School is a public school while St Peter Separate School is a catholic 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 Alton Public School better than St Peter Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alton Public School ranks higher (80.7 vs 53.0 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 Alton Public School and St Peter Separate School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Caledon and Orangeville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alton Public School: 130. St Peter Separate School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alton Public School and St Peter Separate School rank in Ontario?
Alton Public School is 283rd of 3,871 and St Peter Separate School is 1807th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).