Highcastle Public School vs St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcastle Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,355 students
| Measure | Highcastle Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2483 of 3,871 | #303 of 766 |
| National rank | #2483 of 3,871 | #303 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 365 | 1,355 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 1,355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 64% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 89% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 6% |
| First language not English | 35% | 27% |
| Special education | 10% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/highcastle | blessedpopejohnpaulii.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 41.0).
- •St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 365.
- •Highcastle Public School is a public school while St John Paul II Catholic Secondary 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 Highcastle Public School better than St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 41.0 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 Highcastle Public School and St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highcastle Public School: 365. St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School: 1,355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highcastle Public School and St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Highcastle Public School is 2483rd of 3,871 and St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School is 303rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).