J B Tyrrell Senior Public School vs St Gerald Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 952 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J B Tyrrell Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
285 students
St Gerald Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | J B Tyrrell Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Gerald Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3145 of 3,871 | #2698 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3145 of 3,871 | #2698 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 55.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 25% | 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/jbtyrrell/ | stgerald.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Gerald Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.1 vs 27.1).
- •J B Tyrrell Senior Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 270.
- •J B Tyrrell Senior Public School is a public school while St Gerald 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 J B Tyrrell Senior Public School better than St Gerald Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Gerald Catholic School ranks higher (37.1 vs 27.1 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 J B Tyrrell Senior Public School and St Gerald Catholic School?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J B Tyrrell Senior Public School: 285. St Gerald Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J B Tyrrell Senior Public School and St Gerald Catholic School rank in Ontario?
J B Tyrrell Senior Public School is 3145th of 3,871 and St Gerald Catholic School is 2698th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).