Lester B Pearson Public School vs St Maximilian Kolbe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 987 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Pearson Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
560 students
St Maximilian Kolbe High School
Aurora · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,245 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Public School Aurora, Ontario | St Maximilian Kolbe High School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #458 of 3,871 | #234 of 766 |
| National rank | #458 of 3,871 | #234 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 560 | 1,245 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 1,245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 87% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 38% | 16% |
| Special education | 8% | 22% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lesterbpearson.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | smkh.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 64.1).
- •St Maximilian Kolbe High School is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 560.
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is a public school while St Maximilian Kolbe High 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 Maximilian Kolbe High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson Public School ranks higher (76.5 vs 64.1 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 Maximilian Kolbe High School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Public School: 560. St Maximilian Kolbe High School: 1,245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Public School and St Maximilian Kolbe High School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Public School is 458th of 3,871 and St Maximilian Kolbe High School is 234th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).