Gateway Public School vs St John XXIII Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 177 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
915 students
St John XXIII Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Gateway Public School North York, Ontario | St John XXIII Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3686 of 3,871 | #3074 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3686 of 3,871 | #3074 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 915 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 915 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.7% | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 10% |
| First language not English | 66% | 35% |
| Special education | 8% | 10% |
| 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/gateway | www.tcdsb.org/Schools/stjohnxxiii/Pages/Default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St John XXIII Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.6 vs 12.1).
- •St John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.7% vs 45.7%).
- •St John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 62%).
- •Gateway Public School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 445.
- •Gateway Public School is a public school while St John XXIII 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 Gateway Public School better than St John XXIII Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John XXIII Catholic School ranks higher (28.6 vs 12.1 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 Gateway Public School and St John XXIII Catholic School?
About 177 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gateway Public School: 915. St John XXIII Catholic School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gateway Public School and St John XXIII Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Gateway Public School is 3686th of 3,871 and St John XXIII Catholic School is 3074th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).