Gracefield Public School vs St Bernard Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 979 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gracefield Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
145 students
St Bernard Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
| Measure | Gracefield Public School North York, Ontario | St Bernard Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3621 of 3,871 | #3692 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3621 of 3,871 | #3692 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 145 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 29.3% | 51.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 40% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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/gracefield | stbernard.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Gracefield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (14.5 vs 11.8).
- •St Bernard Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (51.3% vs 29.3%).
- •St Bernard Catholic School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 145.
- •Gracefield Public School is a public school while St Bernard 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 Gracefield Public School better than St Bernard Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Gracefield Public School ranks higher (14.5 vs 11.8 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 Gracefield Public School and St Bernard Catholic School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gracefield Public School: 145. St Bernard Catholic School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gracefield Public School and St Bernard Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Gracefield Public School is 3621st of 3,871 and St Bernard Catholic School is 3692nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).