Avon Public School vs Downie Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avon Public School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
440 students
Downie Central Public School
St Pauls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
140 students
| Measure | Avon Public School Stratford, Ontario | Downie Central Public School St Pauls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1341 of 3,871 | #450 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1341 of 3,871 | #450 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 440 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 440 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73% | 84.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Stratford | St Pauls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | avon.amdsb.ca | downie.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Downie Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.6 vs 60.0).
- •Downie Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 73%).
- •Downie Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Avon Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 140.
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 Avon Public School better than Downie Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Downie Central Public School ranks higher (76.6 vs 60.0 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 Avon Public School and Downie Central Public School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Stratford and St Pauls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Avon Public School: 440. Downie Central Public School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Avon Public School and Downie Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Avon Public School is 1341st of 3,871 and Downie Central Public School is 450th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).