Kaawaate East City Public School vs Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaawaate East City Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
780 students
Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Kaawaate East City Public School Peterborough, Ontario | Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2549 of 3,871 | #2295 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2549 of 3,871 | #2295 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 780 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 780 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65.3% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 4% | 5% |
| Special education | 18% | 15% |
| 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 | kaawaateeastcity.kprdsb.ca/ | MonsignorODonoghue.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.6 vs 39.5).
- •Kaawaate East City Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 57.3%).
- •Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 65.3%).
- •Kaawaate East City Public School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 380.
- •Kaawaate East City Public School is a public school while Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary 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 Kaawaate East City Public School better than Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 39.5 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 Kaawaate East City Public School and Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kaawaate East City Public School: 780. Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kaawaate East City Public School and Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Kaawaate East City Public School is 2549th of 3,871 and Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School is 2295th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).