D'Arcy McGee Catholic School vs Fairbank Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 579 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D'Arcy McGee Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
Fairbank Public School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | D'Arcy McGee Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Fairbank Public School York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3643 of 3,871 | #3194 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3643 of 3,871 | #3194 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40.7% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54.7% | 48.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 40% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Toronto | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | darcymcgee.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fairbank |
The verdict
- •Fairbank Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (26.3 vs 13.6).
- •Fairbank Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 40.7%).
- •D'Arcy McGee Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (54.7% vs 48.7%).
- •Fairbank Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 205.
- •D'Arcy McGee Catholic School is a catholic school while Fairbank Public School is a public 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 D'Arcy McGee Catholic School better than Fairbank Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fairbank Public School ranks higher (26.3 vs 13.6 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 D'Arcy McGee Catholic School and Fairbank Public School?
About 579 m in a straight line, between Toronto and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
D'Arcy McGee Catholic School: 205. Fairbank Public School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do D'Arcy McGee Catholic School and Fairbank Public School rank in Ontario?
D'Arcy McGee Catholic School is 3643rd of 3,871 and Fairbank Public School is 3194th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).