Ormiston Public School vs St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 282 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Ormiston Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1527 of 3,871 | #468 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1527 of 3,871 | #468 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 695 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 34% | 10% |
| Special education | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Whitby | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ormiston.ddsb.ca | stmatthews.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.4 vs 58.1).
- •St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 66.3%).
- •St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Ormiston Public School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 430.
- •Ormiston Public School is a public school while St Matthew the Evangelist 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 Ormiston Public School better than St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School ranks higher (76.4 vs 58.1 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 Ormiston Public School and St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 282 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ormiston Public School: 695. St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ormiston Public School and St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ormiston Public School is 1527th of 3,871 and St Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School is 468th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).