John P Robarts Public School vs Lord Dorchester Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John P Robarts Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
Lord Dorchester Secondary School
Dorchester · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
605 students
| Measure | John P Robarts Public School London, Ontario | Lord Dorchester Secondary School Dorchester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3486 of 3,871 | #328 of 766 |
| National rank | #3486 of 3,871 | #328 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 625 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 63% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 74% |
| Low-income households | 16% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 6% |
| Special education | 7% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | London | Dorchester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Robarts.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/LordDorchester.cfm |
The verdict
- •Lord Dorchester Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.6 vs 18.9).
- •John P Robarts Public School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 605.
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 P Robarts Public School better than Lord Dorchester Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lord Dorchester Secondary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 18.9 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 P Robarts Public School and Lord Dorchester Secondary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between London and Dorchester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John P Robarts Public School: 625. Lord Dorchester Secondary School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John P Robarts Public School and Lord Dorchester Secondary School rank in Ontario?
John P Robarts Public School is 3486th of 3,871 and Lord Dorchester Secondary School is 328th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).