Keith Wightman Public School vs St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 139 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keith Wightman Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Keith Wightman Public School Peterborough, Ontario | St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3343 of 3,871 | #3065 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3343 of 3,871 | #3065 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | keithwightman.kprdsb.ca/ | StAlphonsus.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.9 vs 22.6).
- •St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60% vs 48%).
- •Keith Wightman Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 68.3%).
- •Keith Wightman Public School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 215.
- •Keith Wightman Public School is a public school while St. Alphonsus 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 Keith Wightman Public School better than St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 22.6 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 Keith Wightman Public School and St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School?
About 139 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Keith Wightman Public School: 235. St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Keith Wightman Public School and St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Keith Wightman Public School is 3343rd of 3,871 and St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School is 3065th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).