R F Downey Public School vs St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 612 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R F Downey Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
255 students
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | R F Downey Public School Peterborough, Ontario | St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2821 of 3,871 | #372 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2821 of 3,871 | #372 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 255 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.3% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rfdowney.kprdsb.ca/ | StPaulPtbo.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.6 vs 34.8).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 56%).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 66.3%).
- •St. Paul Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 255.
- •R F Downey 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 R F Downey Public School better than St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Paul Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 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 R F Downey Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
R F Downey Public School: 255. St. Paul Catholic Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do R F Downey Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
R F Downey Public School is 2821st 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).