Bishop Macdonell Catholic School vs The Waterfront School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
The Waterfront School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
185 students
| Measure | Bishop Macdonell Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | The Waterfront School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #916 of 3,871 | #1322 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #916 of 3,871 | #1322 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 185 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.7% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | – | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/_site/viewitem.asp?siteid=10329&pageid=16010&menuid=18219 |
The verdict
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.0 vs 60.4).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 65%).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 83.3%).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 185.
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is a catholic school while The Waterfront 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 The Waterfront School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Macdonell Catholic School ranks higher (68.0 vs 60.4 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 The Waterfront School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School: 420. The Waterfront School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Macdonell Catholic School and The Waterfront School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is 916th of 3,871 and The Waterfront School is 1322nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).