St John the Evangelist Catholic School vs West Lynde Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 690 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
West Lynde Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
| Measure | St John the Evangelist Catholic School Whitby, Ontario | West Lynde Public School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1890 of 3,871 | #3358 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1890 of 3,871 | #3358 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54.3% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.3% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 8% |
| First language not English | 10% | 34% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | stjohn.dcdsb.ca/ | westlynde.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.8 vs 22.3).
- •West Lynde Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 54.3%).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 61.7%).
- •West Lynde Public School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 360.
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School is a catholic school while West Lynde Public School is a public 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 St John the Evangelist Catholic School better than West Lynde Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John the Evangelist Catholic School ranks higher (51.8 vs 22.3 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 St John the Evangelist Catholic School and West Lynde Public School?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St John the Evangelist Catholic School: 360. West Lynde Public School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St John the Evangelist Catholic School and West Lynde Public School rank in Ontario?
St John the Evangelist Catholic School is 1890th of 3,871 and West Lynde Public School is 3358th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).