John G Diefenbaker Public School vs St Dominic Savio Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John G Diefenbaker Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
St Dominic Savio Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | John G Diefenbaker Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Dominic Savio Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2795 of 3,871 | #2048 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2795 of 3,871 | #2048 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43.7% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/jgdiefenbaker | stdominicsavio.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.1 vs 35.2).
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 43.7%).
- •John G Diefenbaker Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 70.3%).
- •John G Diefenbaker Public School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 215.
- •John G Diefenbaker Public School is a public school while St Dominic Savio 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 John G Diefenbaker Public School better than St Dominic Savio Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Dominic Savio Catholic School ranks higher (49.1 vs 35.2 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 G Diefenbaker Public School and St Dominic Savio Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John G Diefenbaker Public School: 260. St Dominic Savio Catholic School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John G Diefenbaker Public School and St Dominic Savio Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John G Diefenbaker Public School is 2795th of 3,871 and St Dominic Savio Catholic School is 2048th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).