Blaydon Public School vs St Raphael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 789 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaydon Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
165 students
St Raphael Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
| Measure | Blaydon Public School North York, Ontario | St Raphael Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3773 of 3,871 | #2096 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3773 of 3,871 | #2096 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 165 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 165 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 38.3% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 14% |
| 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 | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=3030 | straphael.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Raphael Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.3 vs 8.0).
- •St Raphael Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 38.3%).
- •St Raphael Catholic School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 165.
- •Blaydon Public School is a public school while St Raphael 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 Blaydon Public School better than St Raphael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Raphael Catholic School ranks higher (48.3 vs 8.0 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 Blaydon Public School and St Raphael Catholic School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blaydon Public School: 165. St Raphael Catholic School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blaydon Public School and St Raphael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Blaydon Public School is 3773rd of 3,871 and St Raphael Catholic School is 2096th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).