Spruce Ridge Community School vs St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spruce Ridge Community School
Durham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School
Durham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Spruce Ridge Community School Durham, Ontario | St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School Durham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3286 of 3,871 | #1530 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3286 of 3,871 | #1530 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Durham | Durham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.spr.bwdsb.on.ca | stp.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.1 vs 24.4).
- •St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 59.7%).
- •St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 63%).
- •Spruce Ridge Community School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 200.
- •Spruce Ridge Community School is a public school while St Peter's & St Paul's Separate 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 Spruce Ridge Community School better than St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School ranks higher (58.1 vs 24.4 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 Spruce Ridge Community School and St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Spruce Ridge Community School: 355. St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Spruce Ridge Community School and St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Spruce Ridge Community School is 3286th of 3,871 and St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School is 1530th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).