Downie Central Public School vs Little Falls Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downie Central Public School
St Pauls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
140 students
Little Falls Public School
St Marys · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
| Measure | Downie Central Public School St Pauls, Ontario | Little Falls Public School St Marys, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #450 of 3,871 | #331 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #450 of 3,871 | #331 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 140 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.7% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | St Pauls | St Marys |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | downie.amdsb.ca | littlefalls.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Little Falls Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.8 vs 76.6).
- •Downie Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 74.7%).
- •Little Falls Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Little Falls Public School is the larger school with 450 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 Downie Central Public School better than Little Falls Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Little Falls Public School ranks higher (79.8 vs 76.6 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 Downie Central Public School and Little Falls Public School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between St Pauls and St Marys in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downie Central Public School: 140. Little Falls Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downie Central Public School and Little Falls Public School rank in Ontario?
Downie Central Public School is 450th of 3,871 and Little Falls Public School is 331st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).