Highbush Public School vs St Monica 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.
Highbush Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
810 students
St Monica Catholic School
Pickering · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
| Measure | Highbush Public School Pickering, Ontario | St Monica Catholic School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1679 of 3,871 | #968 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1679 of 3,871 | #968 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 810 | 460 |
| Enrolment | 810 | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 27% | 5% |
| Special education | 9% | 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | highbush.ddsb.ca | stmonica.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Monica Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.1 vs 55.3).
- •Highbush Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 67%).
- •St Monica Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 75.3%).
- •Highbush Public School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 460.
- •Highbush Public School is a public school while St Monica 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 Highbush Public School better than St Monica Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Monica Catholic School ranks higher (67.1 vs 55.3 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 Highbush Public School and St Monica Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highbush Public School: 810. St Monica Catholic School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highbush Public School and St Monica Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Highbush Public School is 1679th of 3,871 and St Monica Catholic School is 968th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).