Diefenbaker Elementary School vs Holy Cross Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 973 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diefenbaker Elementary School
East York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
300 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Diefenbaker Elementary School East York, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1234 of 3,871 | #2471 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1234 of 3,871 | #2471 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 300 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | East York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=1154 | holycross.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Diefenbaker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.2 vs 41.2).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 68%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 300.
- •Diefenbaker Elementary School is a public school while Holy Cross 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 Diefenbaker Elementary School better than Holy Cross Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Diefenbaker Elementary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 41.2 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 Diefenbaker Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between East York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Diefenbaker Elementary School: 300. Holy Cross Catholic School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Diefenbaker Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Diefenbaker Elementary School is 1234th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic School is 2471st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).