John Dryden Public School vs St Bernard Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km 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
St Bernard Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | John Dryden Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Bernard Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1416 of 3,871 | #548 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1416 of 3,871 | #548 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 680 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 24% | 10% |
| Special education | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | stbernard.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Bernard Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.3 vs 59.2).
- •St Bernard Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 70.7%).
- •St Bernard Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 79.7%).
- •John Dryden Public School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 270.
- •John Dryden Public School is a public school while St Bernard 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 John Dryden Public School better than St Bernard Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Bernard Catholic School ranks higher (75.3 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 St Bernard Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Dryden Public School: 680. St Bernard Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Dryden Public School and St Bernard Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John Dryden Public School is 1416th of 3,871 and St Bernard Catholic School is 548th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).