Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School vs St Ursula Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
290 students
St Ursula Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Ursula Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #307 of 3,871 | #408 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #307 of 3,871 | #408 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.3% | 94% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 20% | 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/elizabethsimcoe | stursula.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.2 vs 77.8).
- •St Ursula Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 77.3%).
- •Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 83.3%).
- •Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 215.
- •Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School is a public school while St Ursula 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 Simcoe Junior Public School better than St Ursula Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School ranks higher (80.2 vs 77.8 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 Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School and St Ursula Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School: 290. St Ursula Catholic School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School and St Ursula Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School is 307th of 3,871 and St Ursula Catholic School is 408th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).