Divine Mercy Catholic School vs Don Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 617 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Divine Mercy Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
Don Valley Middle School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
425 students
| Measure | Divine Mercy Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Don Valley Middle School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3422 of 3,871 | #1375 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3422 of 3,871 | #1375 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 230 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.7% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 50% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stmatthias.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/donvalleyjhs |
The verdict
- •Don Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.4 vs 20.7).
- •Don Valley Middle School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 61.7%).
- •Don Valley Middle School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 230.
- •Divine Mercy Catholic School is a catholic school while Don Valley Middle 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 Divine Mercy Catholic School better than Don Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Don Valley Middle School ranks higher (59.4 vs 20.7 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 Divine Mercy Catholic School and Don Valley Middle School?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Divine Mercy Catholic School: 230. Don Valley Middle School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Divine Mercy Catholic School and Don Valley Middle School rank in Ontario?
Divine Mercy Catholic School is 3422nd of 3,871 and Don Valley Middle School is 1375th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).