Lester B Pearson Public School vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 651 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Pearson Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
St Catherine of Siena Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Public School Ajax, Ontario | St Catherine of Siena Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1581 of 3,871 | #531 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1581 of 3,871 | #531 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 350 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 350 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 10% |
| Special education | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lesterbpearson.ddsb.ca | stcatherine.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.7 vs 57.1).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 58%).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 80%).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 340.
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is a public school while St Catherine of Siena 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 Lester B Pearson Public School better than St Catherine of Siena Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Catherine of Siena Catholic School ranks higher (75.7 vs 57.1 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 Lester B Pearson Public School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic School?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Public School: 340. St Catherine of Siena Catholic School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Public School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Public School is 1581st of 3,871 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is 531st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).