Sir William Stephenson Public School vs St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir William Stephenson Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Sir William Stephenson Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3066 of 3,871 | #2781 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3066 of 3,871 | #2781 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 515 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 515 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 16% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | sirwilliamstephenson.ddsb.ca | stmarguerite.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.5 vs 28.8).
- •St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 56%).
- •St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 58%).
- •Sir William Stephenson Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 340.
- •Sir William Stephenson Public School is a public school while St Marguerite d'Youville 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 William Stephenson Public School better than St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School ranks higher (35.5 vs 28.8 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 William Stephenson Public School and St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir William Stephenson Public School: 515. St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir William Stephenson Public School and St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sir William Stephenson Public School is 3066th of 3,871 and St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School is 2781st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).