John Polanyi Collegiate Institute vs St Charles Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
500 students
St Charles Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
| Measure | John Polanyi Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | St Charles Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #682 of 766 | #2397 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #682 of 766 | #2397 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 500 | 280 |
| Enrolment | 500 | 280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 38.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 37% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 72% | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 50% | 30% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/PolanyiCI | stcharles.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Charles Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.7 vs 17.5).
- •John Polanyi Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 500 students compared with 280.
- •John Polanyi Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Charles 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 Polanyi Collegiate Institute better than St Charles Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Charles Catholic School ranks higher (42.7 vs 17.5 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 John Polanyi Collegiate Institute and St Charles Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute: 500. St Charles Catholic School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Polanyi Collegiate Institute and St Charles Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute is 682nd of 766 and St Charles Catholic School is 2397th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).