Newcastle Public School vs William Dunbar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 43 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Public School
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
660 students
William Dunbar Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
660 students
| Measure | Newcastle Public School Newcastle, Ontario | William Dunbar Public School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1647 of 3,871 | #194 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1647 of 3,871 | #194 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 660 | 660 |
| Enrolment | 660 | 660 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 9% | 21% |
| Special education | 8% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 22% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | newcastle.kprdsb.ca/ | williamdunbar.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •William Dunbar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.6 vs 55.8).
- •William Dunbar Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 65.7%).
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 Newcastle Public School better than William Dunbar Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), William Dunbar Public School ranks higher (84.6 vs 55.8 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 Newcastle Public School and William Dunbar Public School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Newcastle Public School: 660. William Dunbar Public School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Newcastle Public School and William Dunbar Public School rank in Ontario?
Newcastle Public School is 1647th of 3,871 and William Dunbar Public School is 194th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).