Blacksmith Public School vs St Augustine Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 384 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksmith Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
190 students
St Augustine Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Blacksmith Public School North York, Ontario | St Augustine Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3755 of 3,871 | #3230 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3755 of 3,871 | #3230 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 190 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 25% |
| First language not English | 35% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/blacksmith/ | staugustine.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Augustine Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (25.7 vs 8.9).
- •St Augustine Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 50%).
- •St Augustine Catholic School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 190.
- •Blacksmith Public School is a public school while St Augustine 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 Blacksmith Public School better than St Augustine Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Augustine Catholic School ranks higher (25.7 vs 8.9 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 Blacksmith Public School and St Augustine Catholic School?
About 384 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blacksmith Public School: 190. St Augustine Catholic School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blacksmith Public School and St Augustine Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Blacksmith Public School is 3755th of 3,871 and St Augustine Catholic School is 3230th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).