John Wanless Junior Public School vs Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Wanless Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
600 students
Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
685 students
| Measure | John Wanless Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #159 of 3,871 | #307 of 766 |
| National rank | #159 of 3,871 | #307 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 600 | 685 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 685 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 90.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 64% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 89% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 11% | 20% |
| Special education | 4% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 3% |
| 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.johnwanless.ca | lorettoabbey.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •John Wanless Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.8 vs 57.2).
- •Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 600.
- •John Wanless Junior Public School is a public school while Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary 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 Wanless Junior Public School better than Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Wanless Junior Public School ranks higher (85.8 vs 57.2 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 Wanless Junior Public School and Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Wanless Junior Public School: 600. Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Wanless Junior Public School and Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
John Wanless Junior Public School is 159th of 3,871 and Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School is 307th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).