Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School vs St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 45 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School
Waterdown · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
| Measure | Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School Waterdown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #632 of 3,871 | #794 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #632 of 3,871 | #794 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 700 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.3% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 1% |
| First language not English | 80% | 8% |
| Special education | 6% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Waterdown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | josyfcardinalslipyj.tcdsb.org | stth.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.3 vs 70.3).
- •Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 73%).
- •Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 83.3%).
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 Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School better than St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School ranks higher (73.3 vs 70.3 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 Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Waterdown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School: 700. St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School is 632nd of 3,871 and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School is 794th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).