Byron Southwood Public School vs John Dearness Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Southwood Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
John Dearness Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
| Measure | Byron Southwood Public School London, Ontario | John Dearness Public School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #176 of 3,871 | #43 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #176 of 3,871 | #43 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 540 | 280 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | 92.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 11% | 10% |
| Special education | 6% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/ByronSouthwood.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/JohnDearness.cfm |
The verdict
- •John Dearness Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.9 vs 85.2).
- •John Dearness Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 88%).
- •John Dearness Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 89.3%).
- •Byron Southwood Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 280.
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 Byron Southwood Public School better than John Dearness Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Dearness Public School ranks higher (89.9 vs 85.2 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 Byron Southwood Public School and John Dearness Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Byron Southwood Public School: 540. John Dearness Public School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Byron Southwood Public School and John Dearness Public School rank in Ontario?
Byron Southwood Public School is 176th of 3,871 and John Dearness Public School is 43rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).