Otonabee Valley Public School vs St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 591 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otonabee Valley Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Otonabee Valley Public School Peterborough, Ontario | St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3653 of 3,871 | #3277 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3653 of 3,871 | #3277 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45% | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| 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 | otonabeevalley.kprdsb.ca/ | StPatrick.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.5 vs 13.1).
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (55% vs 45%).
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 49.7%).
- •Otonabee Valley Public School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 200.
- •Otonabee Valley Public School is a public school while St. Patrick 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 Otonabee Valley Public School better than St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 13.1 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 Otonabee Valley Public School and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Otonabee Valley Public School: 245. St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Otonabee Valley Public School and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Otonabee Valley Public School is 3653rd of 3,871 and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School is 3277th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).