John Wise Public School vs Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km 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
Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School
St. Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | John Wise Public School St. Thomas, Ontario | Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School St. Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3268 of 3,871 | #1140 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3268 of 3,871 | #1140 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 580 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52.7% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63.3% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 4% | 0% |
| Special education | 13% | 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 | St. Thomas | St. Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/JohnWise.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/Trudeau.cfm |
The verdict
- •Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.9 vs 24.6).
- •Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.7% vs 52.7%).
- •Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 63.3%).
- •John Wise Public School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 445.
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 Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School ranks higher (63.9 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 Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St. Thomas and St. Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Wise Public School: 580. Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Wise Public School and Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School rank in Ontario?
John Wise Public School is 3268th of 3,871 and Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School is 1140th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).