Howard Junior Public School vs St Vincent de Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 565 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
395 students
St Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | Howard Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | St Vincent de Paul Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #884 of 3,871 | #778 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #884 of 3,871 | #778 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 395 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 395 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.3% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/howard | stvincentdepaul.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Vincent de Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.6 vs 68.6).
- •St Vincent de Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 60.7%).
- •Howard Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 79%).
- •Howard Junior Public School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 260.
- •Howard Junior Public School is a public school while St Vincent de Paul 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 Howard Junior Public School better than St Vincent de Paul Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Vincent de Paul Catholic School ranks higher (70.6 vs 68.6 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 Howard Junior Public School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Howard Junior Public School: 395. St Vincent de Paul Catholic School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Howard Junior Public School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Howard Junior Public School is 884th of 3,871 and St Vincent de Paul Catholic School is 778th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).