Dovercourt Public School vs St Sebastian Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 552 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dovercourt Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
St Sebastian Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Dovercourt Public School Toronto, Ontario | St Sebastian Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3223 of 3,871 | #627 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3223 of 3,871 | #627 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 365 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.3% | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.3% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 20% | 35% |
| Special education | 15% | 25% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/dovercourt | stsebastian.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Sebastian Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.4 vs 25.9).
- •St Sebastian Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93.3% vs 64.3%).
- •St Sebastian Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 59.3%).
- •Dovercourt Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 250.
- •Dovercourt Public School is a public school while St Sebastian 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 Dovercourt Public School better than St Sebastian Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Sebastian Catholic School ranks higher (73.4 vs 25.9 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 Dovercourt Public School and St Sebastian Catholic School?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dovercourt Public School: 365. St Sebastian Catholic School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dovercourt Public School and St Sebastian Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Dovercourt Public School is 3223rd of 3,871 and St Sebastian Catholic School is 627th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).