Dr G J MacGillivray Public School vs St John XXIII Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr G J MacGillivray Public School
Courtice · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
880 students
St John XXIII Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
300 students
| Measure | Dr G J MacGillivray Public School Courtice, Ontario | St John XXIII Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1485 of 3,871 | #2320 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1485 of 3,871 | #2320 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 880 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 880 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 12% | 5% |
| Special education | 8% | 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 | Courtice | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | macgillivray.kprdsb.ca/ | johnxxiii.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Dr G J MacGillivray Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.7 vs 44.0).
- •St John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 69.7%).
- •Dr G J MacGillivray Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 66%).
- •Dr G J MacGillivray Public School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 300.
- •Dr G J MacGillivray Public School is a public school while St John XXIII 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 Dr G J MacGillivray Public School better than St John XXIII Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr G J MacGillivray Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 44.0 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 G J MacGillivray Public School and St John XXIII Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Courtice and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr G J MacGillivray Public School: 880. St John XXIII Catholic School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr G J MacGillivray Public School and St John XXIII Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Dr G J MacGillivray Public School is 1485th of 3,871 and St John XXIII Catholic School is 2320th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).