General Mercer Junior Public School vs York Memorial Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 974 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
York Memorial Collegiate Institute
York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
885 students
| Measure | General Mercer Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | York Memorial Collegiate Institute York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3392 of 3,871 | #734 of 766 |
| National rank | #3392 of 3,871 | #734 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 245 | 885 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 885 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 35% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 65% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 14% |
| First language not English | 20% | 43% |
| Special education | 25% | 22% |
| 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 | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/generalmercerjps | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/yorkmemorial |
The verdict
- •General Mercer Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (21.3 vs 9.6).
- •York Memorial Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 885 students compared with 245.
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 York Memorial Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), General Mercer Junior Public School ranks higher (21.3 vs 9.6 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 Mercer Junior Public School and York Memorial Collegiate Institute?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Toronto and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
General Mercer Junior Public School: 245. York Memorial Collegiate Institute: 885. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do General Mercer Junior Public School and York Memorial Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
General Mercer Junior Public School is 3392nd of 3,871 and York Memorial Collegiate Institute is 734th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).