Glen Dhu Public School vs St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School
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.
Glen Dhu Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Glen Dhu Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1261 of 3,871 | #468 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1261 of 3,871 | #468 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 595 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 23% | 10% |
| Special education | 12% | 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 | glendhu.ddsb.ca | stmatthews.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.4 vs 61.7).
- •Glen Dhu Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 83.3%).
- •St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 70%).
- •Glen Dhu Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 430.
- •Glen Dhu Public School is a public school while St Matthew 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 Glen Dhu Public School better than St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School ranks higher (76.4 vs 61.7 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 Glen Dhu Public School and St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Dhu Public School: 595. St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Dhu Public School and St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Glen Dhu Public School is 1261st of 3,871 and St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School is 468th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).