Couchiching Heights Public School vs Queen Elizabeth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 433 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Couchiching Heights Public School
Orillia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Couchiching Heights Public School Orillia, Ontario | Queen Elizabeth Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1381 of 3,871 | #1365 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1381 of 3,871 | #1365 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Orillia | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cou.scdsb.on.ca | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/qes/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (59.3 vs 59.6).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 66.7%).
- •Couchiching Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 72.3%).
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 Couchiching Heights Public School better than Queen Elizabeth Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Couchiching Heights Public School and Queen Elizabeth Public School?
About 433 km in a straight line, between Orillia and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Couchiching Heights Public School: 270. Queen Elizabeth Public School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Couchiching Heights Public School and Queen Elizabeth Public School rank in Ontario?
Couchiching Heights Public School is 1381st of 3,871 and Queen Elizabeth Public School is 1365th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).