Briarcrest Junior School vs Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarcrest Junior School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
185 students
Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
| Measure | Briarcrest Junior School Etobicoke, Ontario | Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #397 of 3,871 | #632 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #397 of 3,871 | #632 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 185 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.7% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 88.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 20% | 80% |
| Special education | 5% | 6% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Etobicoke | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/briarcrest/ | josyfcardinalslipyj.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Briarcrest Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.0 vs 73.3).
- •Briarcrest Junior School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 185.
- •Briarcrest Junior School is a public school while Josyf Cardinal Slipyj 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 Briarcrest Junior School better than Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Briarcrest Junior School ranks higher (78.0 vs 73.3 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 Briarcrest Junior School and Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Etobicoke and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Briarcrest Junior School: 185. Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Briarcrest Junior School and Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Briarcrest Junior School is 397th of 3,871 and Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School is 632nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).