Humewood Community School vs St Alphonsus Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 490 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Humewood Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
St Alphonsus Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Humewood Community School York, Ontario | St Alphonsus Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1337 of 3,871 | #1843 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1337 of 3,871 | #1843 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 575 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.7% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 9% | 30% |
| Special education | 14% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humewood | stalphonsus.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Humewood Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.1 vs 52.5).
- •Humewood Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 67.3%).
- •St Alphonsus Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 78.7%).
- •Humewood Community School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 255.
- •Humewood Community School is a public school while St Alphonsus 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 Humewood Community School better than St Alphonsus Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Humewood Community School ranks higher (60.1 vs 52.5 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 Humewood Community School and St Alphonsus Catholic School?
About 490 m in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Humewood Community School: 575. St Alphonsus Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Humewood Community School and St Alphonsus Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Humewood Community School is 1337th of 3,871 and St Alphonsus Catholic School is 1843rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).