Grey Owl Junior Public School vs St Florence Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 761 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grey Owl Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
215 students
St Florence Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
| Measure | Grey Owl Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Florence Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3517 of 3,871 | #2164 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3517 of 3,871 | #2164 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 215 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 215 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 39% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/_site/viewitem.asp?siteid=10170&pageid=10171&menuid=11529 | stflorence.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Florence Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.1 vs 17.9).
- •St Florence Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 39%).
- •Grey Owl Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 63.7%).
- •Grey Owl Junior Public School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 160.
- •Grey Owl Junior Public School is a public school while St Florence 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 Grey Owl Junior Public School better than St Florence Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Florence Catholic School ranks higher (47.1 vs 17.9 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 Grey Owl Junior Public School and St Florence Catholic School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Grey Owl Junior Public School: 215. St Florence Catholic School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Grey Owl Junior Public School and St Florence Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Grey Owl Junior Public School is 3517th of 3,871 and St Florence Catholic School is 2164th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).