Balmy Beach Community School vs St Denis Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 383 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmy Beach Community School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
390 students
St Denis Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Balmy Beach Community School Toronto, Ontario | St Denis Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #250 of 3,871 | #389 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #250 of 3,871 | #389 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 390 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | 97.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/balmybeach/ | stdenis.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Balmy Beach Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.0 vs 78.3).
- •St Denis Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (97.7% vs 92.7%).
- •St Denis Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Balmy Beach Community School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 250.
- •Balmy Beach Community School is a public school while St Denis 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 Balmy Beach Community School better than St Denis Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Balmy Beach Community School ranks higher (82.0 vs 78.3 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 Balmy Beach Community School and St Denis Catholic School?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Balmy Beach Community School: 390. St Denis Catholic School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Balmy Beach Community School and St Denis Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Balmy Beach Community School is 250th of 3,871 and St Denis Catholic School is 389th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).