General Mercer Junior Public School vs St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 550 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Mercer Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
245 students
St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | General Mercer Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3392 of 3,871 | #3425 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3392 of 3,871 | #3425 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49.3% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.7% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 15% |
| First language not English | 20% | 30% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/generalmercerjps | stnicholasofbari.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (21.3 vs 20.7).
- •St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 49.3%).
- •General Mercer Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (59.7% vs 59.3%).
- •St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 245.
- •General Mercer Junior Public School is a public school while St Nicholas of Bari 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 Mercer Junior Public School better than St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are General Mercer Junior Public School and St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
General Mercer Junior Public School: 245. St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do General Mercer Junior Public School and St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School rank in Ontario?
General Mercer Junior Public School is 3392nd of 3,871 and St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School is 3425th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).