Downie Central Public School vs Pakenham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 441 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
Pakenham Public School
Pakenham · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
140 students
| Measure | Downie Central Public School St Pauls, Ontario | Pakenham Public School Pakenham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #450 of 3,871 | #218 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #450 of 3,871 | #218 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 140 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.7% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | St Pauls | Pakenham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | downie.amdsb.ca | pakenham.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Pakenham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.3 vs 76.6).
- •Pakenham Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 84.7%).
- •Pakenham Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 80.3%).
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 Downie Central Public School better than Pakenham Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pakenham Public School ranks higher (83.3 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 Pakenham Public School?
About 441 km in a straight line, between St Pauls and Pakenham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downie Central Public School: 140. Pakenham Public School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downie Central Public School and Pakenham Public School rank in Ontario?
Downie Central Public School is 450th of 3,871 and Pakenham Public School is 218th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).