Prince of Wales Public School vs Richmond Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prince of Wales Public School
Thorold · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
Richmond Street Public School
Thorold · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | Prince of Wales Public School Thorold, Ontario | Richmond Street Public School Thorold, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1617 of 3,871 | #388 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1617 of 3,871 | #388 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 12% |
| Special education | 15% | 9% |
| 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 | Thorold | Thorold |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | princewaless.dsbn.org/ | richmond.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.3 vs 56.5).
- •Richmond Street Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93.3% vs 68%).
- •Richmond Street Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 81%).
- •Richmond Street Public School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 290.
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 Richmond Street Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Richmond Street Public School ranks higher (78.3 vs 56.5 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 Prince of Wales Public School and Richmond Street Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thorold and Thorold in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Prince of Wales Public School: 290. Richmond Street Public School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Prince of Wales Public School and Richmond Street Public School rank in Ontario?
Prince of Wales Public School is 1617th of 3,871 and Richmond Street Public School is 388th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).