Dixon Grove Junior Middle School vs St Marcellus Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 600 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon Grove Junior Middle School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
580 students
St Marcellus Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
| Measure | Dixon Grove Junior Middle School Etobicoke, Ontario | St Marcellus Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3738 of 3,871 | #3429 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3738 of 3,871 | #3429 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 580 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 29.3% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.3% | 59.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 17% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 13% | 10% |
| First language not English | 47% | 25% |
| Special education | 14% | 10% |
| 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 | www.tdsb.on.ca/schools/index.asp?schno=2035 | stmarcellus.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Marcellus Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.6 vs 10.0).
- •St Marcellus Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 29.3%).
- •Dixon Grove Junior Middle School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 59.7%).
- •Dixon Grove Junior Middle School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 400.
- •Dixon Grove Junior Middle School is a public school while St Marcellus 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 Dixon Grove Junior Middle School better than St Marcellus Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Marcellus Catholic School ranks higher (20.6 vs 10.0 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 Dixon Grove Junior Middle School and St Marcellus Catholic School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Etobicoke and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dixon Grove Junior Middle School: 580. St Marcellus Catholic School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dixon Grove Junior Middle School and St Marcellus Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Dixon Grove Junior Middle School is 3738th of 3,871 and St Marcellus Catholic School is 3429th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).