Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School vs St Vincent de Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 217 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
St Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School Toronto, Ontario | St Vincent de Paul Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1130 of 3,871 | #778 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1130 of 3,871 | #778 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 675 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 675 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fernavenuepublicschool.blogspot.com/ | stvincentdepaul.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Vincent de Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.6 vs 64.0).
- •St Vincent de Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 69.3%).
- •Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 79%).
- •Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 260.
- •Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School is a public school while St Vincent de Paul 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 Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School better than St Vincent de Paul Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Vincent de Paul Catholic School ranks higher (70.6 vs 64.0 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 St Vincent de Paul Catholic School?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School: 675. St Vincent de Paul Catholic School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School is 1130th of 3,871 and St Vincent de Paul Catholic School is 778th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).