Gracedale Public School vs Venerable John Merlini Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 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
Venerable John Merlini Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
265 students
| Measure | Gracedale Public School North York, Ontario | Venerable John Merlini Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3648 of 3,871 | #1231 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3648 of 3,871 | #1231 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 530 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 10% |
| First language not English | 62% | 25% |
| 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 | venerablejohnmerlini.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Venerable John Merlini Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.4 vs 13.4).
- •Venerable John Merlini Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 53%).
- •Gracedale Public School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 265.
- •Gracedale Public School is a public school while Venerable John Merlini 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 Venerable John Merlini Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Venerable John Merlini Catholic School ranks higher (62.4 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 Venerable John Merlini Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gracedale Public School: 530. Venerable John Merlini Catholic School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gracedale Public School and Venerable John Merlini Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Gracedale Public School is 3648th of 3,871 and Venerable John Merlini Catholic School is 1231st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).