Darcel Avenue Senior Public School vs Holy Child Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darcel Avenue Senior Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
410 students
Holy Child Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Darcel Avenue Senior Public School Mississauga, Ontario | Holy Child Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3366 of 3,871 | #2469 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3366 of 3,871 | #2469 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 410 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.3% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Mississauga | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1104/Pages/default.aspx | holychild.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Holy Child Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.3 vs 22.0).
- •Holy Child Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 64.3%).
- •Darcel Avenue Senior Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 285.
- •Darcel Avenue Senior Public School is a public school while Holy Child 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 Darcel Avenue Senior Public School better than Holy Child Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Child Catholic School ranks higher (41.3 vs 22.0 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 Darcel Avenue Senior Public School and Holy Child Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Darcel Avenue Senior Public School: 410. Holy Child Catholic School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Darcel Avenue Senior Public School and Holy Child Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Darcel Avenue Senior Public School is 3366th of 3,871 and Holy Child Catholic School is 2469th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).