Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School vs Shirley Street Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 843 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
675 students
Shirley Street Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
| Measure | Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Shirley Street Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1130 of 3,871 | #1959 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1130 of 3,871 | #1959 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 675 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 675 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fernavenuepublicschool.blogspot.com/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/shirleystreet |
The verdict
- •Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.0 vs 50.5).
- •Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 62.3%).
- •Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 160.
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 Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School better than Shirley Street Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School ranks higher (64.0 vs 50.5 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 Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School and Shirley Street Junior Public School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School: 675. Shirley Street Junior Public School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School and Shirley Street Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School is 1130th of 3,871 and Shirley Street Junior Public School is 1959th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).