General Crerar Public School vs St Lawrence Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 379 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Crerar Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
St Lawrence Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | General Crerar Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Lawrence Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3400 of 3,871 | #3057 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3400 of 3,871 | #3057 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 40.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 45.3% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 35% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/generalcrerar | stlawrence.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (29.1 vs 21.1).
- •General Crerar Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 40.3%).
- •St Lawrence Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 45.3%).
- •St Lawrence Catholic School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 375.
- •General Crerar Public School is a public school while St Lawrence 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 General Crerar Public School better than St Lawrence Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Lawrence Catholic School ranks higher (29.1 vs 21.1 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 General Crerar Public School and St Lawrence Catholic School?
About 379 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
General Crerar Public School: 375. St Lawrence Catholic School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do General Crerar Public School and St Lawrence Catholic School rank in Ontario?
General Crerar Public School is 3400th of 3,871 and St Lawrence Catholic School is 3057th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).