John Dryden Public School vs Sir Samuel Steele Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 544 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Dryden Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
680 students
Sir Samuel Steele Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
510 students
| Measure | John Dryden Public School Whitby, Ontario | Sir Samuel Steele Public School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1416 of 3,871 | #1170 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1416 of 3,871 | #1170 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 680 | 510 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 510 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 24% | 26% |
| Special education | 6% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | johndryden.ddsb.ca | sirsamuelsteele.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 59.2).
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 70.7%).
- •John Dryden Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 76.3%).
- •John Dryden Public School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 510.
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 John Dryden Public School better than Sir Samuel Steele Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir Samuel Steele Public School ranks higher (63.4 vs 59.2 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 John Dryden Public School and Sir Samuel Steele Public School?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Dryden Public School: 680. Sir Samuel Steele Public School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Dryden Public School and Sir Samuel Steele Public School rank in Ontario?
John Dryden Public School is 1416th of 3,871 and Sir Samuel Steele Public School is 1170th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).