St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School vs Westmount Public 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.
St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
Westmount Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
475 students
| Measure | St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario | Westmount Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1135 of 3,871 | #1710 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1135 of 3,871 | #1710 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 610 | 475 |
| Enrolment | 610 | 475 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 4% | 0% |
| Special education | 14% | 10% |
| 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 | StCatherine.pvnccdsb.on.ca | westmount.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.0 vs 54.9).
- •St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 60.3%).
- •St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 77%).
- •St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 475.
- •St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Westmount Public School is a public 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 St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School better than Westmount Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 54.9 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 St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School and Westmount Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School: 610. Westmount Public School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School and Westmount Public School rank in Ontario?
St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School is 1135th of 3,871 and Westmount Public School is 1710th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).