Downie Central Public School vs St Joseph Island Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 404 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 Joseph Island Central Public School
Richards Landing · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
140 students
| Measure | Downie Central Public School St Pauls, Ontario | St Joseph Island Central Public School Richards Landing, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #450 of 3,871 | #467 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #450 of 3,871 | #467 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% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 97.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Richards Landing |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | downie.amdsb.ca | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/sjo/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (76.6 vs 76.4).
- •Downie Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 74.3%).
- •St Joseph Island Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (97.3% 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 St Joseph Island Central 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 Downie Central Public School and St Joseph Island Central Public School?
About 404 km in a straight line, between St Pauls and Richards Landing in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downie Central Public School: 140. St Joseph Island Central Public School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downie Central Public School and St Joseph Island Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Downie Central Public School is 450th of 3,871 and St Joseph Island Central Public School is 467th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).