Bellwood Public School vs ÉÉC Jean-Paul II
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
ÉÉC Jean-Paul II
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
200 students
| Measure | Bellwood Public School Whitby, Ontario | ÉÉC Jean-Paul II Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2792 of 3,871 | #1228 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2792 of 3,871 | #1228 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 445 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.3% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 50% |
| 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 | jpii.csdccs.edu.on.ca/wp/index.php |
The verdict
- •ÉÉC Jean-Paul II scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.4 vs 35.2).
- •ÉÉC Jean-Paul II does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 56%).
- •ÉÉC Jean-Paul II does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 58.3%).
- •Bellwood Public School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 200.
- •Bellwood Public School is a public school while ÉÉC Jean-Paul II 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 Bellwood Public School better than ÉÉC Jean-Paul II?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉÉC Jean-Paul II ranks higher (62.4 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 ÉÉC Jean-Paul II?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bellwood Public School: 445. ÉÉC Jean-Paul II: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bellwood Public School and ÉÉC Jean-Paul II rank in Ontario?
Bellwood Public School is 2792nd of 3,871 and ÉÉC Jean-Paul II is 1228th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).