St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School vs Whitby Shores Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
Whitby Shores Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
645 students
| Measure | St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School Whitby, Ontario | Whitby Shores Public School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2781 of 3,871 | #74 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2781 of 3,871 | #74 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 645 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 645 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 93% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 17% |
| Special education | 10% | 12% |
| 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 | stmarguerite.dcdsb.ca | whitbyshores.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Whitby Shores Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.6 vs 35.5).
- •Whitby Shores Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 63.3%).
- •Whitby Shores Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 69%).
- •Whitby Shores Public School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 340.
- •St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School is a catholic school while Whitby Shores 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 Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School better than Whitby Shores Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Whitby Shores Public School ranks higher (87.6 vs 35.5 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 St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School and Whitby Shores Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School: 340. Whitby Shores Public School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School and Whitby Shores Public School rank in Ontario?
St Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School is 2781st of 3,871 and Whitby Shores Public School is 74th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).