Elmlea Junior School vs St Simon Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmlea Junior School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
310 students
St Simon Catholic School
North York · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Elmlea Junior School Etobicoke, Ontario | St Simon Catholic School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3302 of 3,871 | #2763 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3302 of 3,871 | #2763 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 46.3% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 6% |
| First language not English | 30% | 25% |
| Special education | 0% | 12% |
| 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 | Etobicoke | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/elmlea | stsimon.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Simon Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.7 vs 23.8).
- •St Simon Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 46.3%).
- •St Simon Catholic School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 310.
- •Elmlea Junior School is a public school while St Simon 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 Elmlea Junior School better than St Simon Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Simon Catholic School ranks higher (35.7 vs 23.8 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 Elmlea Junior School and St Simon Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Etobicoke and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elmlea Junior School: 310. St Simon Catholic School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elmlea Junior School and St Simon Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Elmlea Junior School is 3302nd of 3,871 and St Simon Catholic School is 2763rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).