Sir Samuel Steele Public School vs St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 493 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Samuel Steele Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
510 students
St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
| Measure | Sir Samuel Steele Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1170 of 3,871 | #2552 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1170 of 3,871 | #2552 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 510 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.3% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 4% |
| First language not English | 26% | 4% |
| Special education | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | sirsamuelsteele.ddsb.ca | stmark.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 39.5).
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 53.3%).
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 71.7%).
- •St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 510.
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School is a public school while St Mark 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 Sir Samuel Steele Public School better than St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir Samuel Steele Public School ranks higher (63.4 vs 39.5 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 Sir Samuel Steele Public School and St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Samuel Steele Public School: 510. St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Samuel Steele Public School and St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sir Samuel Steele Public School is 1170th of 3,871 and St Mark the Evangelist Catholic School is 2552nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).