Downie Central Public School vs St Ambrose Separate 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.
Downie Central Public School
St Pauls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
140 students
St Ambrose Separate School
Stratford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
165 students
| Measure | Downie Central Public School St Pauls, Ontario | St Ambrose Separate School Stratford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #450 of 3,871 | #1206 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #450 of 3,871 | #1206 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 140 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.7% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Stratford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | downie.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StAmbrose/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Downie Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.6 vs 62.8).
- •St Ambrose Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 84.7%).
- •St Ambrose Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 80.3%).
- •St Ambrose Separate School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 140.
- •Downie Central Public School is a public school while St Ambrose Separate School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Ambrose Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Downie Central Public School ranks higher (76.6 vs 62.8 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 St Ambrose Separate School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between St Pauls and Stratford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downie Central Public School: 140. St Ambrose Separate School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downie Central Public School and St Ambrose Separate School rank in Ontario?
Downie Central Public School is 450th of 3,871 and St Ambrose Separate School is 1206th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).