Dr Robert Thornton Public School vs Stephen G Saywell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 977 m 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
Stephen G Saywell Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Dr Robert Thornton Public School Whitby, Ontario | Stephen G Saywell Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1979 of 3,871 | #1900 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1979 of 3,871 | #1900 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 405 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 405 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.3% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 25% |
| 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 | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | thornton.ddsb.ca | stephengsaywell.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Stephen G Saywell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.6 vs 50.2).
- •Stephen G Saywell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 65%).
- •Dr Robert Thornton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 64.7%).
- •Dr Robert Thornton Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 390.
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 Stephen G Saywell Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Stephen G Saywell Public School ranks higher (51.6 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 Stephen G Saywell Public School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Robert Thornton Public School: 405. Stephen G Saywell Public School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Robert Thornton Public School and Stephen G Saywell Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr Robert Thornton Public School is 1979th of 3,871 and Stephen G Saywell Public School is 1900th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).