Dr Robert Thornton Public School vs St Theresa Catholic 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.
Dr Robert Thornton Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
St Theresa Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Dr Robert Thornton Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Theresa Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1979 of 3,871 | #721 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1979 of 3,871 | #721 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 405 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 405 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.3% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Whitby | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | thornton.ddsb.ca | sttheresa.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Theresa Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.7 vs 50.2).
- •St Theresa Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 65%).
- •St Theresa Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 67.3%).
- •Dr Robert Thornton Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 270.
- •Dr Robert Thornton Public School is a public school while St Theresa 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 Robert Thornton Public School better than St Theresa Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Theresa Catholic School ranks higher (71.7 vs 50.2 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 St Theresa Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Robert Thornton Public School: 405. St Theresa Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Robert Thornton Public School and St Theresa Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Dr Robert Thornton Public School is 1979th of 3,871 and St Theresa Catholic School is 721st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).