Julie Payette vs St Theresa Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 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
St Theresa Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Julie Payette Whitby, Ontario | St Theresa Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #380 of 3,871 | #721 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #380 of 3,871 | #721 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 18% | 10% |
| Special education | 7% | 20% |
| 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 | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | juliepayette.ddsb.ca | sttheresa.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Julie Payette scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.4 vs 71.7).
- •St Theresa Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 84%).
- •Julie Payette does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 75.3%).
- •Julie Payette is the larger school with 560 students compared with 270.
- •Julie Payette is a public school while St Theresa Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Theresa Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Julie Payette ranks higher (78.4 vs 71.7 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 Julie Payette and St Theresa Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Julie Payette: 560. St Theresa Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Julie Payette and St Theresa Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Julie Payette is 380th of 3,871 and St Theresa Catholic School is 721st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).