Prince of Wales Public School vs St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km 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
St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
| Measure | Prince of Wales Public School Peterborough, Ontario | St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3580 of 3,871 | #1967 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3580 of 3,871 | #1967 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 555 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43.3% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.3% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 19% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 5% |
| First language not English | 8% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | princeofwales.kprdsb.ca/ | StTeresa.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.4 vs 15.9).
- •St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 43.3%).
- •St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 64.3%).
- •Prince of Wales Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 300.
- •Prince of Wales Public School is a public school while St. Teresa 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 Prince of Wales Public School better than St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 15.9 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 Prince of Wales Public School and St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Prince of Wales Public School: 555. St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Prince of Wales Public School and St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Prince of Wales Public School is 3580th of 3,871 and St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School is 1967th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).