J L Mitchener Public School vs Walter E Harris Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 135 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J L Mitchener Public School
Cayuga · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
Walter E Harris Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | J L Mitchener Public School Cayuga, Ontario | Walter E Harris Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1462 of 3,871 | #1263 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1462 of 3,871 | #1263 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 455 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Cayuga | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/jlmitchener | waltereharris.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Walter E Harris Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.7 vs 59.0).
- •J L Mitchener Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 63%).
- •J L Mitchener Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 81%).
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 J L Mitchener Public School better than Walter E Harris Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Walter E Harris Public School ranks higher (61.7 vs 59.0 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 J L Mitchener Public School and Walter E Harris Public School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Cayuga and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J L Mitchener Public School: 455. Walter E Harris Public School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J L Mitchener Public School and Walter E Harris Public School rank in Ontario?
J L Mitchener Public School is 1462nd of 3,871 and Walter E Harris Public School is 1263rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).