Downie Central Public School vs Rideau Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 415 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
Rideau Intermediate School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
140 students
| Measure | Downie Central Public School St Pauls, Ontario | Rideau Intermediate School Elgin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #450 of 3,871 | #495 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #450 of 3,871 | #495 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 140 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 45% |
| 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 | Elgin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | downie.amdsb.ca | rideaudhs.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (76.6 vs 76.3).
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 Rideau Intermediate 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 Downie Central Public School and Rideau Intermediate School?
About 415 km in a straight line, between St Pauls and Elgin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downie Central Public School: 140. Rideau Intermediate School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downie Central Public School and Rideau Intermediate School rank in Ontario?
Downie Central Public School is 450th of 3,871 and Rideau Intermediate School is 495th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).