St Paul Catholic School vs Stephen G Saywell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 724 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
Stephen G Saywell Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | St Paul Catholic School Whitby, Ontario | Stephen G Saywell Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #800 of 3,871 | #1900 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #800 of 3,871 | #1900 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stpaul.dcdsb.ca | stephengsaywell.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.2 vs 51.6).
- •Stephen G Saywell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 72%).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 64.7%).
- •St Paul Catholic School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 390.
- •St Paul Catholic School is a catholic school while Stephen G Saywell 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 Paul Catholic School better than Stephen G Saywell Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic School ranks higher (70.2 vs 51.6 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 Paul Catholic School and Stephen G Saywell Public School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Paul Catholic School: 425. Stephen G Saywell Public School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Paul Catholic School and Stephen G Saywell Public School rank in Ontario?
St Paul Catholic School is 800th of 3,871 and Stephen G Saywell Public School is 1900th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).