Charles Howitt Public School vs St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Howitt Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Charles Howitt Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario | St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1865 of 3,871 | #806 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1865 of 3,871 | #806 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 550 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 550 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 69% | 50% |
| Special education | 9% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | charleshowitt.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | pjp.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.0 vs 52.1).
- •St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 62%).
- •St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 85.3%).
- •Charles Howitt Public School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 245.
- •Charles Howitt Public School is a public school while St John Paul 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 Charles Howitt Public School better than St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 52.1 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 Charles Howitt Public School and St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Charles Howitt Public School: 550. St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Charles Howitt Public School and St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Charles Howitt Public School is 1865th of 3,871 and St John Paul II Catholic Elementary School is 806th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).