Earl A Fairman Public School vs St John the Evangelist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 647 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl A Fairman Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
| Measure | Earl A Fairman Public School Whitby, Ontario | St John the Evangelist Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #214 of 3,871 | #1890 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #214 of 3,871 | #1890 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 350 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 350 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 99% | 54.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fairman.ddsb.ca | stjohn.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Earl A Fairman Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.6 vs 51.8).
- •Earl A Fairman Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (99% vs 54.3%).
- •Earl A Fairman Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 77.3%).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 350.
- •Earl A Fairman Public School is a public school while St John the Evangelist 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 Earl A Fairman Public School better than St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Earl A Fairman Public School ranks higher (83.6 vs 51.8 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 Earl A Fairman Public School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Earl A Fairman Public School: 350. St John the Evangelist Catholic School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Earl A Fairman Public School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Earl A Fairman Public School is 214th of 3,871 and St John the Evangelist Catholic School is 1890th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).