ÉÉC Saint-Jean vs Lester B Pearson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 146 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉÉC Saint-Jean
Aurora · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
145 students
Lester B Pearson Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
560 students
| Measure | ÉÉC Saint-Jean Aurora, Ontario | Lester B Pearson Public School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #456 of 3,871 | #458 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #456 of 3,871 | #458 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 145 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 93% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.7% | 94% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 30% | 38% |
| Special education | 5% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sja.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ | lesterbpearson.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (76.5 vs 76.5).
- •ÉÉC Saint-Jean does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 76%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 89.7%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 145.
- •ÉÉC Saint-Jean is a catholic school while Lester B Pearson Public School 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 Saint-Jean better than Lester B Pearson Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ÉÉC Saint-Jean and Lester B Pearson Public School?
About 146 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉÉC Saint-Jean: 145. Lester B Pearson Public School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉÉC Saint-Jean and Lester B Pearson Public School rank in Ontario?
ÉÉC Saint-Jean is 456th of 3,871 and Lester B Pearson Public School is 458th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).