Cliffside Public School vs St Theresa Shrine Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffside Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
St Theresa Shrine Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | Cliffside Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Theresa Shrine Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3450 of 3,871 | #2669 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3450 of 3,871 | #2669 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 160 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 39.7% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cliffside/ | sttheresashrine.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Theresa Shrine Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.5 vs 19.9).
- •Cliffside Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 58%).
- •St Theresa Shrine Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 39.7%).
- •St Theresa Shrine Catholic School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 160.
- •Cliffside Public School is a public school while St Theresa Shrine 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 Cliffside Public School better than St Theresa Shrine Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Theresa Shrine Catholic School ranks higher (37.5 vs 19.9 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 Cliffside Public School and St Theresa Shrine Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cliffside Public School: 160. St Theresa Shrine Catholic School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cliffside Public School and St Theresa Shrine Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Cliffside Public School is 3450th of 3,871 and St Theresa Shrine Catholic School is 2669th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).