George Anderson Public School vs St Francis Xavier Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 705 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Anderson Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
140 students
St Francis Xavier Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | George Anderson Public School North York, Ontario | St Francis Xavier Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1909 of 3,871 | #3260 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1909 of 3,871 | #3260 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 140 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.7% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 12% |
| First language not English | 45% | 34% |
| Special education | 20% | 19% |
| 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 | sites.google.com/a/tdsb.on.ca/gaps/ | stfrancisxavier.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •George Anderson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.4 vs 24.9).
- •George Anderson Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 61.3%).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 140.
- •George Anderson Public School is a public school while St Francis Xavier 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 George Anderson Public School better than St Francis Xavier Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), George Anderson Public School ranks higher (51.4 vs 24.9 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 George Anderson Public School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School?
About 705 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George Anderson Public School: 140. St Francis Xavier Catholic School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George Anderson Public School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School rank in Ontario?
George Anderson Public School is 1909th of 3,871 and St Francis Xavier Catholic School is 3260th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).