Cardinal Carter ES vs McKee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Carter ES
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
125 students
McKee Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
610 students
| Measure | Cardinal Carter ES Toronto, Ontario | McKee Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2643 of 3,871 | #1463 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2643 of 3,871 | #1463 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 125 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 125 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 24% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 30% | 56% |
| Special education | 10% | 6% |
| Identified as gifted | 10% | 1% |
| 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 | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/mckee |
The verdict
- •McKee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.0 vs 37.5).
- •McKee Public School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 125.
- •Cardinal Carter ES is a catholic school while McKee Public 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 Cardinal Carter ES better than McKee Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McKee Public School ranks higher (59.0 vs 37.5 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 Cardinal Carter ES and McKee Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Toronto and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cardinal Carter ES: 125. McKee Public School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cardinal Carter ES and McKee Public School rank in Ontario?
Cardinal Carter ES is 2643rd of 3,871 and McKee Public School is 1463rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).