DeWitt Carter Public School vs St Therese Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeWitt Carter Public School
Port Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
St Therese Catholic Elementary School
Port Colborne · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | DeWitt Carter Public School Port Colborne, Ontario | St Therese Catholic Elementary School Port Colborne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #443 of 3,871 | #2050 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #443 of 3,871 | #2050 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 280 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 280 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.3% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Port Colborne | Port Colborne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dewittcarter.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/st-therese/ |
The verdict
- •DeWitt Carter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.8 vs 49.1).
- •DeWitt Carter Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 69.3%).
- •DeWitt Carter Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 76.7%).
- •DeWitt Carter Public School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 200.
- •DeWitt Carter Public School is a public school while St Therese 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 DeWitt Carter Public School better than St Therese Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), DeWitt Carter Public School ranks higher (76.8 vs 49.1 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 DeWitt Carter Public School and St Therese Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Port Colborne and Port Colborne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
DeWitt Carter Public School: 280. St Therese Catholic Elementary School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do DeWitt Carter Public School and St Therese Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
DeWitt Carter Public School is 443rd of 3,871 and St Therese Catholic Elementary School is 2050th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).