Sir Samuel Steele Public School vs Willows Walk Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km 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
Willows Walk Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | Sir Samuel Steele Public School Whitby, Ontario | Willows Walk Public School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1170 of 3,871 | #1715 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1170 of 3,871 | #1715 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 510 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.3% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 4% |
| First language not English | 26% | 31% |
| 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 | willowswalk.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 54.8).
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 70.3%).
- •Sir Samuel Steele Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 75%).
- •Willows Walk Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 510.
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 Willows Walk Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir Samuel Steele Public School ranks higher (63.4 vs 54.8 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 Sir Samuel Steele Public School and Willows Walk Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Samuel Steele Public School: 510. Willows Walk Public School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Samuel Steele Public School and Willows Walk Public School rank in Ontario?
Sir Samuel Steele Public School is 1170th of 3,871 and Willows Walk Public School is 1715th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).