École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa vs Madonna Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
Madonna Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
560 students
| Measure | École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa North York, Ontario | Madonna Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #593 of 3,871 | #655 of 766 |
| National rank | #593 of 3,871 | #655 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 160 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 98.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 39% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 82% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 12% |
| First language not English | 55% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-mathieu-da-costa | madonna.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.1 vs 21.4).
- •Madonna Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 160.
- •École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa is a public school while Madonna Catholic Secondary 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 École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa better than Madonna Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa ranks higher (74.1 vs 21.4 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 École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa and Madonna Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa: 160. Madonna Catholic Secondary School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa and Madonna Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa is 593rd of 3,871 and Madonna Catholic Secondary School is 655th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).