Firgrove Public School vs St Francis de Sales Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 267 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firgrove Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
295 students
St Francis de Sales Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
| Measure | Firgrove Public School North York, Ontario | St Francis de Sales Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3688 of 3,871 | #3853 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3688 of 3,871 | #3853 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 295 | 350 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 350 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54.7% | 26.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 49.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 20% |
| First language not English | 35% | 30% |
| Special education | 5% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/firgrove/ | stfrancisdesales.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Firgrove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (12.0 vs 3.8).
- •Firgrove Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (54.7% vs 26.3%).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 295.
- •Firgrove Public School is a public school while St Francis de Sales 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 Firgrove Public School better than St Francis de Sales Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Firgrove Public School ranks higher (12.0 vs 3.8 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 Firgrove Public School and St Francis de Sales Catholic School?
About 267 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Firgrove Public School: 295. St Francis de Sales Catholic School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Firgrove Public School and St Francis de Sales Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Firgrove Public School is 3688th of 3,871 and St Francis de Sales Catholic School is 3853rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).