Jarvis Collegiate Institute vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 216 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jarvis Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
610 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Jarvis Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #705 of 766 | #3303 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #705 of 766 | #3303 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 610 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 610 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 34% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 80% | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 24% |
| Parents without a credential | 11% | 7% |
| First language not English | 65% | 35% |
| Special education | 14% | 15% |
| 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/jarvisci | ourladyoflourdes.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (23.8 vs 14.5).
- •Jarvis Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 610 students compared with 555.
- •Jarvis Collegiate Institute is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Jarvis Collegiate Institute better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School ranks higher (23.8 vs 14.5 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 Jarvis Collegiate Institute and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 216 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jarvis Collegiate Institute: 610. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jarvis Collegiate Institute and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Jarvis Collegiate Institute is 705th of 766 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 3303rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).