DSBN Academy vs Westdale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 383 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DSBN Academy
St. Catharines · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
230 students
Westdale Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | DSBN Academy St. Catharines, Ontario | Westdale Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1292 of 3,871 | #1173 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1292 of 3,871 | #1173 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | St. Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | academy.dsbn.org/ | westdale.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Westdale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 61.0).
- •Westdale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 81.7%).
- •Westdale Public School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 230.
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 DSBN Academy better than Westdale Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westdale Public School ranks higher (63.4 vs 61.0 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 DSBN Academy and Westdale Public School?
About 383 m in a straight line, between St. Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
DSBN Academy: 230. Westdale Public School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do DSBN Academy and Westdale Public School rank in Ontario?
DSBN Academy is 1292nd of 3,871 and Westdale Public School is 1173rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).