Islington Junior Middle School vs Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 750 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islington Junior Middle School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
725 students
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
655 students
| Measure | Islington Junior Middle School Etobicoke, Ontario | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #3072 of 3,871 | #207 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3072 of 3,871 | #207 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 725 | 655 |
| Enrolment | 725 | 655 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 1% |
| First language not English | 46% | 14% |
| Special education | 5% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 4% |
| 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 | Etobicoke | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/islington | ourladyofsorrows.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.9 vs 28.6).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 69.3%).
- •Islington Junior Middle School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 655.
- •Islington Junior Middle School is a public school while Our Lady of Sorrows 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 Islington Junior Middle School better than Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School ranks higher (83.9 vs 28.6 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 Islington Junior Middle School and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Etobicoke and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Islington Junior Middle School: 725. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Islington Junior Middle School and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Islington Junior Middle School is 3072nd of 3,871 and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School is 207th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).