James Strath Public School vs Kawartha Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Strath Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
Kawartha Heights Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
235 students
| Measure | James Strath Public School Peterborough, Ontario | Kawartha Heights Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1293 of 3,871 | #2357 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1293 of 3,871 | #2357 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 720 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 720 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.7% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.7% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 6% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 10% |
| 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 | jamesstrath.kprdsb.ca/ | kawarthaheights.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •James Strath Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.0 vs 43.3).
- •James Strath Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 72.7%).
- •James Strath Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 61.3%).
- •James Strath Public School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 235.
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 James Strath Public School better than Kawartha Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Strath Public School ranks higher (61.0 vs 43.3 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 James Strath Public School and Kawartha Heights Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Strath Public School: 720. Kawartha Heights Public School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Strath Public School and Kawartha Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
James Strath Public School is 1293rd of 3,871 and Kawartha Heights Public School is 2357th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).