ÉÉC Jean-Paul II vs Julie Payette
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉÉC Jean-Paul II
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
200 students
Julie Payette
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | ÉÉC Jean-Paul II Whitby, Ontario | Julie Payette Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1228 of 3,871 | #380 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1228 of 3,871 | #380 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 200 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 50% | 18% |
| Special education | 10% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | jpii.csdccs.edu.on.ca/wp/index.php | juliepayette.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Julie Payette scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.4 vs 62.4).
- •Julie Payette does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 67.3%).
- •ÉÉC Jean-Paul II does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 84.3%).
- •Julie Payette is the larger school with 560 students compared with 200.
- •ÉÉC Jean-Paul II is a catholic school while Julie Payette is a public 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 ÉÉC Jean-Paul II better than Julie Payette?
On the Success Index (Canada), Julie Payette ranks higher (78.4 vs 62.4 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 ÉÉC Jean-Paul II and Julie Payette?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉÉC Jean-Paul II: 200. Julie Payette: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉÉC Jean-Paul II and Julie Payette rank in Ontario?
ÉÉC Jean-Paul II is 1228th of 3,871 and Julie Payette is 380th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).