Armour Heights Public School vs St Margaret Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 786 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armour Heights Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
St Margaret Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
| Measure | Armour Heights Public School North York, Ontario | St Margaret Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1869 of 3,871 | #925 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1869 of 3,871 | #925 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.3% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 25% | 34% |
| Special education | 15% | 9% |
| 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 | www.armourheightsps.ca | stmargaret.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.9 vs 52.0).
- •St Margaret Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 61.3%).
- •St Margaret Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 78.3%).
- •St Margaret Catholic School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 235.
- •Armour Heights Public School is a public school while St Margaret 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 Armour Heights Public School better than St Margaret Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Margaret Catholic School ranks higher (67.9 vs 52.0 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 Armour Heights Public School and St Margaret Catholic School?
About 786 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Armour Heights Public School: 235. St Margaret Catholic School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Armour Heights Public School and St Margaret Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Armour Heights Public School is 1869th of 3,871 and St Margaret Catholic School is 925th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).