John Dryden Public School vs St Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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 Paul Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
| Measure | John Dryden Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Paul Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1416 of 3,871 | #800 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1416 of 3,871 | #800 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 680 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 24% | 5% |
| 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 | stpaul.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.2 vs 59.2).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 70.7%).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 79.7%).
- •John Dryden Public School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 425.
- •John Dryden Public School is a public school while St Paul 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 Paul Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic School ranks higher (70.2 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 Paul Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Dryden Public School: 680. St Paul Catholic School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Dryden Public School and St Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John Dryden Public School is 1416th of 3,871 and St Paul Catholic School is 800th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).