Highland Heights Public School vs Queen Elizabeth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 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
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
| Measure | Highland Heights Public School Peterborough, Ontario | Queen Elizabeth Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #3333 of 3,871 | #340 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3333 of 3,871 | #340 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 225 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 225 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40% | 95.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 88.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 30% |
| 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/ | queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.5 vs 23.0).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (95.7% vs 40%).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 69.3%).
- •Highland Heights Public School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 225.
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 Queen Elizabeth Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Queen Elizabeth Public School ranks higher (79.5 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 Queen Elizabeth Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highland Heights Public School: 240. Queen Elizabeth Public School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Heights Public School and Queen Elizabeth Public School rank in Ontario?
Highland Heights Public School is 3333rd of 3,871 and Queen Elizabeth Public School is 340th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).