Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School vs Prince of Wales Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
Prince of Wales Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario | Prince of Wales Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2317 of 3,871 | #3580 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2317 of 3,871 | #3580 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 43.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.3% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 19% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 8% |
| First language not English | 5% | 8% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | ImmaculateConception.pvnccdsb.on.ca | princeofwales.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.0 vs 15.9).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 43.3%).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 64.3%).
- •Prince of Wales Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 235.
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Prince of Wales Public School is a public 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 Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School better than Prince of Wales Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 15.9 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 Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School and Prince of Wales Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School: 235. Prince of Wales Public School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School and Prince of Wales Public School rank in Ontario?
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School is 2317th of 3,871 and Prince of Wales Public School is 3580th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).