Gracedale Public School vs St John Vianney Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gracedale Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
530 students
St John Vianney Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Gracedale Public School North York, Ontario | St John Vianney Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3648 of 3,871 | #3020 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3648 of 3,871 | #3020 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 530 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 15% |
| First language not English | 62% | 35% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/gracedale | stjohnvianney.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (30.5 vs 13.4).
- •St John Vianney Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 53%).
- •Gracedale Public School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 295.
- •Gracedale Public School is a public school while St John Vianney 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 Gracedale Public School better than St John Vianney Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Vianney Catholic School ranks higher (30.5 vs 13.4 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 Gracedale Public School and St John Vianney Catholic School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gracedale Public School: 530. St John Vianney Catholic School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gracedale Public School and St John Vianney Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Gracedale Public School is 3648th of 3,871 and St John Vianney Catholic School is 3020th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).