Prince of Wales Public School vs Queen Mary Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 881 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prince of Wales Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
Queen Mary Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | Prince of Wales Public School Peterborough, Ontario | Queen Mary Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3580 of 3,871 | #3606 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3580 of 3,871 | #3606 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 555 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43.3% | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.3% | 49% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 19% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 10% |
| First language not English | 8% | 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 | princeofwales.kprdsb.ca/ | queenmary.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (15.9 vs 15.2).
- •Queen Mary Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61% vs 43.3%).
- •Prince of Wales Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 49%).
- •Prince of Wales Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 370.
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 Prince of Wales Public School better than Queen Mary Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prince of Wales Public School and Queen Mary Public School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Prince of Wales Public School: 555. Queen Mary Public School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Prince of Wales Public School and Queen Mary Public School rank in Ontario?
Prince of Wales Public School is 3580th of 3,871 and Queen Mary Public School is 3606th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).