Colonel J E Farewell Public School vs St John the Evangelist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel J E Farewell Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
| Measure | Colonel J E Farewell Public School Whitby, Ontario | St John the Evangelist Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #966 of 3,871 | #1890 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #966 of 3,871 | #1890 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 575 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | 54.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 19% | 10% |
| 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 | colfarewell.ddsb.ca | stjohn.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Colonel J E Farewell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.1 vs 51.8).
- •Colonel J E Farewell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 54.3%).
- •Colonel J E Farewell Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 77.3%).
- •Colonel J E Farewell Public School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 360.
- •Colonel J E Farewell Public School is a public school while St John the Evangelist Catholic 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 Colonel J E Farewell Public School better than St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Colonel J E Farewell Public School ranks higher (67.1 vs 51.8 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 Colonel J E Farewell Public School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Colonel J E Farewell Public School: 575. St John the Evangelist Catholic School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Colonel J E Farewell Public School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Colonel J E Farewell Public School is 966th of 3,871 and St John the Evangelist Catholic School is 1890th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).