Calico Public School vs St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 674 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calico Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
230 students
St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Calico Public School North York, Ontario | St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3809 of 3,871 | #2140 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3809 of 3,871 | #2140 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 28% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 30% |
| 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/calico | blessedmargherita.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.5 vs 6.3).
- •St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 28%).
- •St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 230.
- •Calico Public School is a public school while St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello 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 Calico Public School better than St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School ranks higher (47.5 vs 6.3 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 Calico Public School and St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School?
About 674 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Calico Public School: 230. St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Calico Public School and St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Calico Public School is 3809th of 3,871 and St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School is 2140th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).