James S Bell Junior Middle School vs St Josaphat Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James S Bell Junior Middle School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
St Josaphat Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | James S Bell Junior Middle School Etobicoke, Ontario | St Josaphat Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1766 of 3,871 | #3091 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1766 of 3,871 | #3091 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | 24% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 90% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Etobicoke | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/jamessbell/ | stjosaphat.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •James S Bell Junior Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.2 vs 28.1).
- •James S Bell Junior Middle School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60.7% vs 24%).
- •James S Bell Junior Middle School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 66%).
- •St Josaphat Catholic School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 375.
- •James S Bell Junior Middle School is a public school while St Josaphat 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 James S Bell Junior Middle School better than St Josaphat Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James S Bell Junior Middle School ranks higher (54.2 vs 28.1 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 James S Bell Junior Middle School and St Josaphat Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Etobicoke and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James S Bell Junior Middle School: 375. St Josaphat Catholic School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James S Bell Junior Middle School and St Josaphat Catholic School rank in Ontario?
James S Bell Junior Middle School is 1766th of 3,871 and St Josaphat Catholic School is 3091st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).