John Dryden Public School vs St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 275 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
St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
| Measure | John Dryden Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1416 of 3,871 | #2552 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1416 of 3,871 | #2552 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 680 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 4% |
| First language not English | 24% | 4% |
| Special education | 6% | 9% |
| 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 | stmark.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •John Dryden Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 39.5).
- •John Dryden Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 53.3%).
- •John Dryden Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 71.7%).
- •John Dryden Public School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 610.
- •John Dryden Public School is a public school while St Mark 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 John Dryden Public School better than St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Dryden Public School ranks higher (59.2 vs 39.5 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 Mark the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Dryden Public School: 680. St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Dryden Public School and St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John Dryden Public School is 1416th of 3,871 and St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School is 2552nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).