Elizabeth B Phin Public School vs St Monica Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 308 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth B Phin Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
St Monica Catholic School
Pickering · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
| Measure | Elizabeth B Phin Public School Pickering, Ontario | St Monica Catholic School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #933 of 3,871 | #968 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #933 of 3,871 | #968 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 460 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85.7% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 26% | 5% |
| Special education | 8% | 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ebphin.ddsb.ca | stmonica.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (67.7 vs 67.1).
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 67%).
- •St Monica Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 460.
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School is a public school while St Monica 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 Elizabeth B Phin Public School better than St Monica Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elizabeth B Phin Public School and St Monica Catholic School?
About 308 m in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elizabeth B Phin Public School: 600. St Monica Catholic School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elizabeth B Phin Public School and St Monica Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Elizabeth B Phin Public School is 933rd of 3,871 and St Monica Catholic School is 968th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).