Queen Elizabeth Public School vs Smithson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 454 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
Smithson Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
270 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Smithson Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1365 of 3,871 | #2864 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1365 of 3,871 | #2864 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 270 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.7% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/qes/default.aspx | smi.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.6 vs 34.0).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 53.3%).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 68.3%).
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 Smithson Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Queen Elizabeth Public School ranks higher (59.6 vs 34.0 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 Smithson Public School?
About 454 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Queen Elizabeth Public School: 270. Smithson Public School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Queen Elizabeth Public School and Smithson Public School rank in Ontario?
Queen Elizabeth Public School is 1365th of 3,871 and Smithson Public School is 2864th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).