Highland Heights Public School vs Queen Mary Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Queen Mary Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | Highland Heights Public School Peterborough, Ontario | Queen Mary Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3333 of 3,871 | #3606 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3333 of 3,871 | #3606 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40% | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 49% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| 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/ | queenmary.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Highland Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (23.0 vs 15.2).
- •Queen Mary Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61% vs 40%).
- •Highland Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 49%).
- •Queen Mary Public School is the larger school with 370 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 Queen Mary Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highland Heights Public School ranks higher (23.0 vs 15.2 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 Mary Public 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. Queen Mary Public School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Heights Public School and Queen Mary Public School rank in Ontario?
Highland Heights Public School is 3333rd of 3,871 and Queen Mary Public School is 3606th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).