Bala Avenue Community School vs Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bala Avenue Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
150 students
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
640 students
| Measure | Bala Avenue Community School York, Ontario | Our Lady of Victory Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3723 of 3,871 | #3428 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3723 of 3,871 | #3428 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 150 | 640 |
| Enrolment | 150 | 640 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 15% |
| First language not English | 20% | 35% |
| Special education | 5% | 17% |
| 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=10031&menuid=7938&pageid=6928 | ourladyofvictory.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Victory Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.6 vs 10.6).
- •Our Lady of Victory Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 51%).
- •Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 150.
- •Bala Avenue Community School is a public school while Our Lady of Victory 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 Bala Avenue Community School better than Our Lady of Victory Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Victory Catholic School ranks higher (20.6 vs 10.6 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 Bala Avenue Community School and Our Lady of Victory Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bala Avenue Community School: 150. Our Lady of Victory Catholic School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bala Avenue Community School and Our Lady of Victory Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bala Avenue Community School is 3723rd of 3,871 and Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is 3428th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).