John P Robarts Public School vs River Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.9 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
River Heights School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades JK-3
385 students
| Measure | John P Robarts Public School London, Ontario | River Heights School Dorchester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3486 of 3,871 | #1831 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3486 of 3,871 | #1831 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-3 |
| Students | 625 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 5% |
| Special education | 7% | 0% |
| 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/RiverHeights.cfm |
The verdict
- •River Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.6 vs 18.9).
- •River Heights School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64.7% vs 57.3%).
- •John P Robarts Public School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 385.
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 River Heights School?
On the Success Index (Canada), River Heights School ranks higher (52.6 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 River Heights School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between London and Dorchester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John P Robarts Public School: 625. River Heights School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John P Robarts Public School and River Heights School rank in Ontario?
John P Robarts Public School is 3486th of 3,871 and River Heights School is 1831st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).