Dorset Drive Public School vs St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 609 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorset Drive Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
460 students
St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Dorset Drive Public School Brampton, Ontario | St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3062 of 3,871 | #2152 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3062 of 3,871 | #2152 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 460 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 20% |
| 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1409/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/CNEWM |
The verdict
- •St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.3 vs 28.9).
- •Dorset Drive Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60.3% vs 57.3%).
- •Dorset Drive Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 385.
- •Dorset Drive Public School is a public school while St. John Henry Newman 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 Dorset Drive Public School better than St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 28.9 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 Dorset Drive Public School and St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dorset Drive Public School: 460. St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dorset Drive Public School and St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dorset Drive Public School is 3062nd of 3,871 and St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School is 2152nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).