Fairbank Memorial Community School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 951 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbank Memorial Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
225 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Fairbank Memorial Community School York, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2819 of 3,871 | #2363 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2819 of 3,871 | #2363 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 225 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 40% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fairbankmemorial | stthomasaquinas.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.3 vs 34.8).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 65.7%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 225.
- •Fairbank Memorial Community School is a public school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Fairbank Memorial Community School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks higher (43.3 vs 34.8 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 Fairbank Memorial Community School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
About 951 m in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairbank Memorial Community School: 225. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairbank Memorial Community School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Fairbank Memorial Community School is 2819th of 3,871 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 2363rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).