Highland Creek Public School vs St Malachy Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Creek Public School
West Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
185 students
St Malachy Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Highland Creek Public School West Hill, Ontario | St Malachy Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3423 of 3,871 | #2185 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3423 of 3,871 | #2185 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 185 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 53% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | West Hill | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/highlandcreek/Home.aspx | stmalachy.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Malachy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.7 vs 20.7).
- •St Malachy Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 53%).
- •St Malachy Catholic School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 185.
- •Highland Creek Public School is a public school while St Malachy 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 Highland Creek Public School better than St Malachy Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Malachy Catholic School ranks higher (46.7 vs 20.7 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 Highland Creek Public School and St Malachy Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Hill and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highland Creek Public School: 185. St Malachy Catholic School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Creek Public School and St Malachy Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Highland Creek Public School is 3423rd of 3,871 and St Malachy Catholic School is 2185th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).