Father Serra Catholic School vs Hilltop Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 526 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father Serra Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
Hilltop Middle School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
365 students
| Measure | Father Serra Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Hilltop Middle School Etobicoke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #882 of 3,871 | #3541 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #882 of 3,871 | #3541 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 525 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 525 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 10% |
| First language not English | 6% | 30% |
| Special education | 13% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | fatherserra.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/hilltop |
The verdict
- •Father Serra Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.6 vs 17.2).
- •Father Serra Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 62.3%).
- •Father Serra Catholic School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 365.
- •Father Serra Catholic School is a catholic school while Hilltop 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 Serra Catholic School better than Hilltop Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Father Serra Catholic School ranks higher (68.6 vs 17.2 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 Serra Catholic School and Hilltop Middle School?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Etobicoke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father Serra Catholic School: 525. Hilltop Middle School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Serra Catholic School and Hilltop Middle School rank in Ontario?
Father Serra Catholic School is 882nd of 3,871 and Hilltop Middle School is 3541st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).