Queen Elizabeth Public School vs St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 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
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Public School Peterborough, Ontario | St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #340 of 3,871 | #372 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #340 of 3,871 | #372 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 225 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 95.7% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.7% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 15% |
| 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/ | StPaulPtbo.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (79.5 vs 78.6).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (95.7% vs 87.3%).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 86%).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 225.
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School is a public school while St. Paul 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 Queen Elizabeth Public School better than St. Paul Catholic Elementary 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 Queen Elizabeth Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Queen Elizabeth Public School: 225. St. Paul Catholic Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Queen Elizabeth Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Queen Elizabeth Public School is 340th of 3,871 and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is 372nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).