Ancaster Public School vs St Norbert Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 288 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ancaster Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
125 students
St Norbert Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Ancaster Public School North York, Ontario | St Norbert Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3296 of 3,871 | #1981 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3296 of 3,871 | #1981 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 125 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 125 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 15% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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/ancaster | stnorbert.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Norbert Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.2 vs 24.0).
- •St Norbert Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (62% vs 47%).
- •St Norbert Catholic School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 125.
- •Ancaster Public School is a public school while St Norbert 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 Ancaster Public School better than St Norbert Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Norbert Catholic School ranks higher (50.2 vs 24.0 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 Ancaster Public School and St Norbert Catholic School?
About 288 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ancaster Public School: 125. St Norbert Catholic School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ancaster Public School and St Norbert Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ancaster Public School is 3296th of 3,871 and St Norbert Catholic School is 1981st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).