Alexander's Public School vs John William Boich Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander's Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
John William Boich Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
| Measure | Alexander's Public School Burlington, Ontario | John William Boich Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #609 of 3,871 | #80 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #609 of 3,871 | #80 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.3% | 84.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 90% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 33% |
| Special education | 15% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | alx.hdsb.ca/ | jwbps.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •John William Boich Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.4 vs 73.8).
- •John William Boich Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 80.3%).
- •John William Boich Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 77.7%).
- •John William Boich Public School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 430.
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 Alexander's Public School better than John William Boich Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John William Boich Public School ranks higher (87.4 vs 73.8 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 Alexander's Public School and John William Boich Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander's Public School: 430. John William Boich Public School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander's Public School and John William Boich Public School rank in Ontario?
Alexander's Public School is 609th of 3,871 and John William Boich Public School is 80th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).