Cedarvale Community School vs D'Arcy McGee Catholic 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.
Cedarvale Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
D'Arcy McGee Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
| Measure | Cedarvale Community School York, Ontario | D'Arcy McGee Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #436 of 3,871 | #3643 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #436 of 3,871 | #3643 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 295 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.7% | 40.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 25% | 30% |
| Special education | 5% | 20% |
| 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cedarvale | darcymcgee.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Cedarvale Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.0 vs 13.6).
- •Cedarvale Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 40.7%).
- •Cedarvale Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 54.7%).
- •Cedarvale Community School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 205.
- •Cedarvale Community School is a public school while D'Arcy McGee 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 Cedarvale Community School better than D'Arcy McGee Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cedarvale Community School ranks higher (77.0 vs 13.6 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 Cedarvale Community School and D'Arcy McGee Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedarvale Community School: 295. D'Arcy McGee Catholic School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedarvale Community School and D'Arcy McGee Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Cedarvale Community School is 436th of 3,871 and D'Arcy McGee Catholic School is 3643rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).