Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School vs Howard Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 675 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
775 students
Howard Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
395 students
| Measure | Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | Howard Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #698 of 766 | #884 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #698 of 766 | #884 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 775 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 775 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 41% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 69% | – |
| Low-income households | 13% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 42% | 10% |
| Special education | 24% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | bishopmarroccothomasmerton.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/howard |
The verdict
- •Howard Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.6 vs 15.5).
- •Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 395.
- •Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Howard Junior 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 Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School better than Howard Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Howard Junior Public School ranks higher (68.6 vs 15.5 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 Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School and Howard Junior Public School?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School: 775. Howard Junior Public School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School and Howard Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School is 698th of 766 and Howard Junior Public School is 884th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).