John Wise Public School vs Parkside Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 204 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Wise Public School
St. Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
580 students
Parkside Collegiate Institute
St Thomas · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,015 students
| Measure | John Wise Public School St. Thomas, Ontario | Parkside Collegiate Institute St Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3268 of 3,871 | #405 of 766 |
| National rank | #3268 of 3,871 | #405 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 580 | 1,015 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 1,015 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 82% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 4% | 2% |
| Special education | 13% | 21% |
| 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 | St. Thomas | St Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/JohnWise.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/Parkside.cfm |
The verdict
- •Parkside Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.6 vs 24.6).
- •Parkside Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 580.
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 Wise Public School better than Parkside Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Parkside Collegiate Institute ranks higher (48.6 vs 24.6 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 Wise Public School and Parkside Collegiate Institute?
About 204 m in a straight line, between St. Thomas and St Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Wise Public School: 580. Parkside Collegiate Institute: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Wise Public School and Parkside Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
John Wise Public School is 3268th of 3,871 and Parkside Collegiate Institute is 405th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).