Derrydown Public School vs James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 505 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derrydown Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
330 students
James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,140 students
| Measure | Derrydown Public School North York, Ontario | James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3745 of 3,871 | #587 of 766 |
| National rank | #3745 of 3,871 | #587 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 330 | 1,140 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 1,140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 59% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 74% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 17% |
| First language not English | 30% | 29% |
| Special education | 5% | 19% |
| 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/derrydown | jamescardinalmcguigan.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (29.7 vs 9.5).
- •James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 330.
- •Derrydown Public School is a public school while James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High 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 Derrydown Public School better than James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School ranks higher (29.7 vs 9.5 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 Derrydown Public School and James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School?
About 505 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Derrydown Public School: 330. James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School: 1,140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Derrydown Public School and James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Derrydown Public School is 3745th of 3,871 and James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School is 587th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).