Dr Robert Thornton Public School vs Exeter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 215 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Robert Thornton Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
Exeter Elementary School
Exeter · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
405 students
| Measure | Dr Robert Thornton Public School Whitby, Ontario | Exeter Elementary School Exeter, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1979 of 3,871 | #2581 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1979 of 3,871 | #2581 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 405 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.3% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 5% |
| 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 | Exeter |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | thornton.ddsb.ca | exeter.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Dr Robert Thornton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.2 vs 38.7).
- •Exeter Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 65%).
- •Exeter Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 67.3%).
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 Robert Thornton Public School better than Exeter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Robert Thornton Public School ranks higher (50.2 vs 38.7 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 Robert Thornton Public School and Exeter Elementary School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Exeter in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Robert Thornton Public School: 405. Exeter Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Robert Thornton Public School and Exeter Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dr Robert Thornton Public School is 1979th of 3,871 and Exeter Elementary School is 2581st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).