Bishop Macdonell Catholic School vs Jean Lumb Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 52 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
Jean Lumb Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
580 students
| Measure | Bishop Macdonell Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Jean Lumb Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #916 of 3,871 | #2097 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #916 of 3,871 | #2097 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 580 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 580 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.7% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 22% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 25% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 4% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.0 vs 48.2).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 62.3%).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 83%).
- •Jean Lumb Public School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 420.
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is a catholic school while Jean Lumb Public 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 Jean Lumb Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Macdonell Catholic School ranks higher (68.0 vs 48.2 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 Bishop Macdonell Catholic School and Jean Lumb Public School?
About 52 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School: 420. Jean Lumb Public School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Macdonell Catholic School and Jean Lumb Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is 916th of 3,871 and Jean Lumb Public School is 2097th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).