Bellwood Public School vs Dr Robert Thornton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellwood Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
Dr Robert Thornton Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Bellwood Public School Whitby, Ontario | Dr Robert Thornton Public School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2792 of 3,871 | #1979 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2792 of 3,871 | #1979 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 445 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.3% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Whitby | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bellwood.ddsb.ca | thornton.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Dr Robert Thornton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.2 vs 35.2).
- •Dr Robert Thornton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 56%).
- •Dr Robert Thornton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 58.3%).
- •Bellwood Public School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 405.
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 Bellwood Public School better than Dr Robert Thornton Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Robert Thornton Public School ranks higher (50.2 vs 35.2 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 Bellwood Public School and Dr Robert Thornton Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bellwood Public School: 445. Dr Robert Thornton Public School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bellwood Public School and Dr Robert Thornton Public School rank in Ontario?
Bellwood Public School is 2792nd of 3,871 and Dr Robert Thornton Public School is 1979th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).