Blair Ridge Public School vs St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 434 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blair Ridge Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School
Brooklin · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
| Measure | Blair Ridge Public School Whitby, Ontario | St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School Brooklin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #928 of 3,871 | #841 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #928 of 3,871 | #841 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 410 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Brooklin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | blairridge.ddsb.ca | stjohnpaulii.dcdsb.ca/en/index.aspx |
The verdict
- •St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.4 vs 67.8).
- •St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 79.3%).
- •Blair Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 74.3%).
- •Blair Ridge Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 360.
- •Blair Ridge Public School is a public school while St John Paull II Catholic Elementary 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 Blair Ridge Public School better than St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 67.8 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 Blair Ridge Public School and St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Brooklin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blair Ridge Public School: 410. St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blair Ridge Public School and St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Blair Ridge Public School is 928th of 3,871 and St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School is 841st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).