Highland Heights Public School vs St. Peter Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
St. Peter Catholic Secondary School
Peterborough · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,035 students
| Measure | Highland Heights Public School Peterborough, Ontario | St. Peter Catholic Secondary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3333 of 3,871 | #308 of 766 |
| National rank | #3333 of 3,871 | #308 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 240 | 1,035 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 1,035 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 8% |
| Special education | 30% | 28% |
| 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/ | www.spcss.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Peter Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.9 vs 23.0).
- •St. Peter Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 240.
- •Highland Heights Public School is a public school while St. Peter Catholic Secondary 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 Highland Heights Public School better than St. Peter Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Peter Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (56.9 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 St. Peter Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highland Heights Public School: 240. St. Peter Catholic Secondary School: 1,035. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Heights Public School and St. Peter Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Highland Heights Public School is 3333rd of 3,871 and St. Peter Catholic Secondary School is 308th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).