John Fisher Junior Public School vs Northern Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 607 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Fisher Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
310 students
Northern Secondary School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,075 students
| Measure | John Fisher Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Northern Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #529 of 3,871 | #131 of 766 |
| National rank | #529 of 3,871 | #131 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 310 | 2,075 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 2,075 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 72% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 20% | 21% |
| Special education | 0% | 21% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 17% |
| 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/johnfisher | www.northern-secondary.com |
The verdict
- •John Fisher Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.7 vs 74.0).
- •Northern Secondary School is the larger school with 2,075 students compared with 310.
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 John Fisher Junior Public School better than Northern Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Fisher Junior Public School ranks higher (75.7 vs 74.0 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 John Fisher Junior Public School and Northern Secondary School?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Fisher Junior Public School: 310. Northern Secondary School: 2,075. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Fisher Junior Public School and Northern Secondary School rank in Ontario?
John Fisher Junior Public School is 529th of 3,871 and Northern Secondary School is 131st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).