Captain Michael VandenBos Public School vs Highbush Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 15 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Michael VandenBos Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
810 students
Highbush Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
810 students
| Measure | Captain Michael VandenBos Public School Whitby, Ontario | Highbush Public School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1046 of 3,871 | #1679 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1046 of 3,871 | #1679 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 810 | 810 |
| Enrolment | 810 | 810 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 24% | 27% |
| Special education | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Whitby | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | vandenbos.ddsb.ca | highbush.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Captain Michael VandenBos Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.4 vs 55.3).
- •Highbush Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 67.3%).
- •Captain Michael VandenBos Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 75.3%).
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 Captain Michael VandenBos Public School better than Highbush Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Captain Michael VandenBos Public School ranks higher (65.4 vs 55.3 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 Captain Michael VandenBos Public School and Highbush Public School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Captain Michael VandenBos Public School: 810. Highbush Public School: 810. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Captain Michael VandenBos Public School and Highbush Public School rank in Ontario?
Captain Michael VandenBos Public School is 1046th of 3,871 and Highbush Public School is 1679th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).