H J Alexander Community School vs St John the Evangelist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 223 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H J Alexander Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
435 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Weston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
| Measure | H J Alexander Community School York, Ontario | St John the Evangelist Catholic School Weston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3233 of 3,871 | #3374 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3233 of 3,871 | #3374 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 435 | 615 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 615 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 26% |
| Special education | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | York | Weston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/hjalexander | stjohntheevangelist.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •H J Alexander Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (25.6 vs 21.8).
- •H J Alexander Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 57.7%).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 435.
- •H J Alexander Community School is a public school while St John the Evangelist 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 H J Alexander Community School better than St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), H J Alexander Community School ranks higher (25.6 vs 21.8 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 H J Alexander Community School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 223 m in a straight line, between York and Weston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
H J Alexander Community School: 435. St John the Evangelist Catholic School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do H J Alexander Community School and St John the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
H J Alexander Community School is 3233rd of 3,871 and St John the Evangelist Catholic School is 3374th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).