Queen Elizabeth Public School vs R F Downey Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
R F Downey Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
255 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Public School Peterborough, Ontario | R F Downey Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #340 of 3,871 | #2821 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #340 of 3,871 | #2821 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 225 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 95.7% | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.7% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 20% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca/ | rfdowney.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.5 vs 34.8).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (95.7% vs 56%).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 66.3%).
- •R F Downey Public School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 225.
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 Queen Elizabeth Public School better than R F Downey Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Queen Elizabeth Public School ranks higher (79.5 vs 34.8 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 Queen Elizabeth Public School and R F Downey Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Queen Elizabeth Public School: 225. R F Downey Public School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Queen Elizabeth Public School and R F Downey Public School rank in Ontario?
Queen Elizabeth Public School is 340th of 3,871 and R F Downey Public School is 2821st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).