Holy Family Catholic School vs Parkdale Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 160 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
Parkdale Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
635 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Parkdale Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3562 of 3,871 | #423 of 766 |
| National rank | #3562 of 3,871 | #423 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 220 | 635 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 635 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 20% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 8% |
| First language not English | 20% | 34% |
| Special education | 20% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | holyfamily.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/parkdale/ |
The verdict
- •Parkdale Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.0 vs 16.4).
- •Parkdale Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 635 students compared with 220.
- •Holy Family Catholic School is a catholic school while Parkdale Collegiate Institute is a public 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 Holy Family Catholic School better than Parkdale Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Parkdale Collegiate Institute ranks higher (47.0 vs 16.4 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 Holy Family Catholic School and Parkdale Collegiate Institute?
About 160 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Catholic School: 220. Parkdale Collegiate Institute: 635. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Catholic School and Parkdale Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Catholic School is 3562nd of 3,871 and Parkdale Collegiate Institute is 423rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).