Elgin Court Public School vs John Wise Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin Court Public School
St Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
John Wise Public School
St. Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
580 students
| Measure | Elgin Court Public School St Thomas, Ontario | John Wise Public School St. Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3484 of 3,871 | #3268 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3484 of 3,871 | #3268 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 580 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 580 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.3% | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 47.3% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 4% |
| Special education | 20% | 13% |
| 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 Thomas | St. Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/ElginCourt.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/JohnWise.cfm |
The verdict
- •John Wise Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.6 vs 19.0).
- •John Wise Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (52.7% vs 45.3%).
- •John Wise Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 47.3%).
- •John Wise Public School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 315.
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 Elgin Court Public School better than John Wise Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Wise Public School ranks higher (24.6 vs 19.0 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 Elgin Court Public School and John Wise Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between St Thomas and St. Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elgin Court Public School: 315. John Wise Public School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elgin Court Public School and John Wise Public School rank in Ontario?
Elgin Court Public School is 3484th of 3,871 and John Wise Public School is 3268th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).