Amesbury Middle School vs St Francis Xavier Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 850 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury Middle School
North York · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
255 students
St Francis Xavier Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Amesbury Middle School North York, Ontario | St Francis Xavier Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 3 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3857 of 3,871 | #3260 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3857 of 3,871 | #3260 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 255 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 41.7% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 12% |
| First language not English | 35% | 34% |
| Special education | 25% | 19% |
| 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/amesbury | stfrancisxavier.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.9 vs 3.2).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 41.7%).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 255.
- •Amesbury Middle School is a public school while St Francis Xavier 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Amesbury Middle School better than St Francis Xavier Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis Xavier Catholic School ranks higher (24.9 vs 3.2 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 Amesbury Middle School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Amesbury Middle School: 255. St Francis Xavier Catholic School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Amesbury Middle School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Amesbury Middle School is 3857th of 3,871 and St Francis Xavier Catholic School is 3260th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).