Dennis Avenue Community School vs Santa Maria Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 838 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennis Avenue Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
Santa Maria Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Dennis Avenue Community School York, Ontario | Santa Maria Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3474 of 3,871 | #3771 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3474 of 3,871 | #3771 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50% | 33.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.7% | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 15% |
| First language not English | 40% | 45% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/dennis | santamaria.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Dennis Avenue Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.3 vs 8.1).
- •Dennis Avenue Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (50% vs 33.3%).
- •Dennis Avenue Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64.7% vs 36.7%).
- •Santa Maria Catholic School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 175.
- •Dennis Avenue Community School is a public school while Santa Maria 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 Dennis Avenue Community School better than Santa Maria Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dennis Avenue Community School ranks higher (19.3 vs 8.1 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 Dennis Avenue Community School and Santa Maria Catholic School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dennis Avenue Community School: 175. Santa Maria Catholic School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dennis Avenue Community School and Santa Maria Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Dennis Avenue Community School is 3474th of 3,871 and Santa Maria Catholic School is 3771st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).