David Hornell Junior School vs St Mark Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Hornell Junior School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
230 students
St Mark Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | David Hornell Junior School Etobicoke, Ontario | St Mark Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2636 of 3,871 | #3389 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2636 of 3,871 | #3389 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 55% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Etobicoke | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/davidhornell | stmark.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •David Hornell Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.6 vs 21.4).
- •David Hornell Junior School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 56%).
- •St Mark Catholic School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 230.
- •David Hornell Junior School is a public school while St Mark 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 David Hornell Junior School better than St Mark Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), David Hornell Junior School ranks higher (37.6 vs 21.4 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 David Hornell Junior School and St Mark Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Etobicoke and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Hornell Junior School: 230. St Mark Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Hornell Junior School and St Mark Catholic School rank in Ontario?
David Hornell Junior School is 2636th of 3,871 and St Mark Catholic School is 3389th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).