Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School vs James S Bell Junior Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,160 students
James S Bell Junior Middle School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
| Measure | Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | James S Bell Junior Middle School Etobicoke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #64 of 766 | #1766 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #64 of 766 | #1766 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,160 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 1,160 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 18% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Toronto | Etobicoke |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fatherjohnredmond.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/jamessbell/ |
The verdict
- •Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.3 vs 54.2).
- •Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 375.
- •Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while James S Bell Junior Middle School is a public 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 Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School better than James S Bell Junior Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 54.2 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 Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School and James S Bell Junior Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Etobicoke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School: 1,160. James S Bell Junior Middle School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School and James S Bell Junior Middle School rank in Ontario?
Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School is 64th of 766 and James S Bell Junior Middle School is 1766th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).