Central Algoma Public School vs Shirley Street Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 463 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Algoma Public School
Desbarats · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
Shirley Street Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Public School Desbarats, Ontario | Shirley Street Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #1959 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #1959 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 160 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Desbarats | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/content/schools/school_details.asp?SchoolID=40 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/shirleystreet |
The verdict
- •Shirley Street Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.5 vs 24.2).
- •Shirley Street Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (62.3% vs 56%).
- •Shirley Street Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 72.7%).
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 Central Algoma Public School better than Shirley Street Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Shirley Street Junior Public School ranks higher (50.5 vs 24.2 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 Central Algoma Public School and Shirley Street Junior Public School?
About 463 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Public School: 160. Shirley Street Junior Public School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Public School and Shirley Street Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Public School is 3291st of 3,871 and Shirley Street Junior Public School is 1959th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).