Island Public/Natural Science School vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Public/Natural Science School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
165 students
St Michael Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
150 students
| Measure | Island Public/Natural Science School Toronto, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1089 of 3,871 | #2593 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1089 of 3,871 | #2593 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 165 | 150 |
| Enrolment | 165 | 150 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.7% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/island | stmichael.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Island Public/Natural Science School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.9 vs 38.5).
- •St Michael Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 59.7%).
- •Island Public/Natural Science School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 64.7%).
- •Island Public/Natural Science School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 150.
- •Island Public/Natural Science School is a public school while St Michael 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 Island Public/Natural Science School better than St Michael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Island Public/Natural Science School ranks higher (64.9 vs 38.5 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 Island Public/Natural Science School and St Michael Catholic School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Island Public/Natural Science School: 165. St Michael Catholic School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Island Public/Natural Science School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Island Public/Natural Science School is 1089th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 2593rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).