Bishop Macdonell Catholic School vs City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 458 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
City School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
| Measure | Bishop Macdonell Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | City School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #916 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #916 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 420 | – |
| Enrolment | 420 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 58% |
| Low-income households | 20% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | – |
| First language not English | 25% | – |
| Special education | 10% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | www.cityschooltoronto.com |
The verdict
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is a catholic school while City School is a public 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 Bishop Macdonell Catholic School better than City School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Macdonell Catholic School and City School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
How do Bishop Macdonell Catholic School and City School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is 916th of 3,871 and City School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).