Canadian Martyrs Catholic School vs Diefenbaker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
Diefenbaker Elementary School
East York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
300 students
| Measure | Canadian Martyrs Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Diefenbaker Elementary School East York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2202 of 3,871 | #1234 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2202 of 3,871 | #1234 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 355 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto | East York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | canadianmartyrs.tcdsb.org | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=1154 |
The verdict
- •Diefenbaker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.2 vs 46.2).
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 68%).
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 300.
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic School is a catholic school while Diefenbaker Elementary 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic School better than Diefenbaker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Diefenbaker Elementary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 46.2 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic School and Diefenbaker Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Toronto and East York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School: 355. Diefenbaker Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canadian Martyrs Catholic School and Diefenbaker Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School is 2202nd of 3,871 and Diefenbaker Elementary School is 1234th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).