Dr. David R. Williams Public School vs St. Gregory the Great 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.
Dr. David R. Williams Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
1,100 students
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
500 students
| Measure | Dr. David R. Williams Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #956 of 3,871 | #608 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #956 of 3,871 | #608 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,100 | 500 |
| Enrolment | 1,100 | 500 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 57% | 25% |
| Special education | 8% | 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.9 vs 67.3).
- •St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 79.3%).
- •Dr. David R. Williams Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 85%).
- •Dr. David R. Williams Public School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 500.
- •Dr. David R. Williams Public School is a public school while St. Gregory the Great 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 Dr. David R. Williams Public School better than St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 67.3 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 Dr. David R. Williams Public School and St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr. David R. Williams Public School: 1,100. St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr. David R. Williams Public School and St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dr. David R. Williams Public School is 956th of 3,871 and St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School is 608th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).