Chester Elementary School vs Holy Cross Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 893 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary School
East York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
480 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary School East York, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2513 of 3,871 | #2471 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2513 of 3,871 | #2471 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 480 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 0% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 10% | 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 | East York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/chester | holycross.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (40.4 vs 41.2).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 70%).
- •Chester Elementary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 340.
- •Chester Elementary School is a public school while Holy Cross 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 Chester Elementary School better than Holy Cross Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between East York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chester Elementary School: 480. Holy Cross Catholic School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chester Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Chester Elementary School is 2513th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic School is 2471st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).