Julie Payette vs Richmond Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 88 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julie Payette
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
Richmond Street Public School
Thorold · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | Julie Payette Whitby, Ontario | Richmond Street Public School Thorold, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #380 of 3,871 | #388 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #380 of 3,871 | #388 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 18% | 12% |
| Special education | 7% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Whitby | Thorold |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | juliepayette.ddsb.ca | richmond.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (78.4 vs 78.3).
- •Richmond Street Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93.3% vs 84%).
- •Richmond Street Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 84.3%).
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 Julie Payette better than Richmond Street Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Julie Payette and Richmond Street Public School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Thorold in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Julie Payette: 560. Richmond Street Public School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Julie Payette and Richmond Street Public School rank in Ontario?
Julie Payette is 380th of 3,871 and Richmond Street Public School is 388th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).