Chester Elementary School vs Holy Name Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km 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 Name Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary School East York, Ontario | Holy Name Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2513 of 3,871 | #865 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2513 of 3,871 | #865 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 480 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 10% |
| Special education | 0% | 25% |
| 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 | holyname.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.0 vs 40.4).
- •Holy Name Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 70%).
- •Chester Elementary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 315.
- •Chester Elementary School is a public school while Holy Name 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 Name Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name Catholic School ranks higher (69.0 vs 40.4 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 Chester Elementary School and Holy Name Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between East York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chester Elementary School: 480. Holy Name Catholic School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chester Elementary School and Holy Name Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Chester Elementary School is 2513th of 3,871 and Holy Name Catholic School is 865th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).