Fairglen Junior Public School vs St Gerald Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 598 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairglen Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
290 students
St Gerald Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Fairglen Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Gerald Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2204 of 3,871 | #2698 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2204 of 3,871 | #2698 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59% | 55.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 50% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 35% | 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fairglen | stgerald.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Fairglen Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.2 vs 37.1).
- •Fairglen Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 55.3%).
- •Fairglen Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 78.7%).
- •Fairglen Junior Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 270.
- •Fairglen Junior Public School is a public school while St Gerald 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 Fairglen Junior Public School better than St Gerald Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fairglen Junior Public School ranks higher (46.2 vs 37.1 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 Fairglen Junior Public School and St Gerald Catholic School?
About 598 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairglen Junior Public School: 290. St Gerald Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairglen Junior Public School and St Gerald Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Fairglen Junior Public School is 2204th of 3,871 and St Gerald Catholic School is 2698th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).