John P Robarts Public School vs Northdale Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.0 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
Northdale Central Public School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
410 students
| Measure | John P Robarts Public School London, Ontario | Northdale Central Public School Dorchester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3486 of 3,871 | #2074 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3486 of 3,871 | #2074 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 4-8 |
| Students | 625 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 5% |
| Special education | 7% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | London | Dorchester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Robarts.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/NorthdaleCentral.cfm |
The verdict
- •Northdale Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.7 vs 18.9).
- •Northdale Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 60.7%).
- •John P Robarts Public School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 410.
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 Northdale Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northdale Central Public School ranks higher (48.7 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 Northdale Central Public School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between London and Dorchester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John P Robarts Public School: 625. Northdale Central Public School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John P Robarts Public School and Northdale Central Public School rank in Ontario?
John P Robarts Public School is 3486th of 3,871 and Northdale Central Public School is 2074th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).