Highland Heights Public School vs Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Heights Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School
Peterborough · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
385 students
| Measure | Highland Heights Public School Peterborough, Ontario | Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3333 of 3,871 | #624 of 766 |
| National rank | #3333 of 3,871 | #624 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 240 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | highlandheights.kprdsb.ca/ | pace.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (25.8 vs 23.0).
- •Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 240.
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 Highland Heights Public School better than Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School ranks higher (25.8 vs 23.0 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 Highland Heights Public School and Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highland Heights Public School: 240. Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Heights Public School and Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School rank in Ontario?
Highland Heights Public School is 3333rd of 3,871 and Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School is 624th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).