Joyce Public School vs St Charles Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joyce Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
St Charles Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
| Measure | Joyce Public School North York, Ontario | St Charles Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3191 of 3,871 | #2397 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3191 of 3,871 | #2397 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 280 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.7% | 38.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.3% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/joyce | stcharles.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Charles Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.7 vs 26.4).
- •Joyce Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (62.7% vs 38.3%).
- •St Charles Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 64.3%).
- •St Charles Catholic School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 175.
- •Joyce Public School 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 Joyce Public School better than St Charles Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Charles Catholic School ranks higher (42.7 vs 26.4 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 Joyce Public School and St Charles Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Joyce Public School: 175. St Charles Catholic School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Joyce Public School and St Charles Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Joyce Public School is 3191st of 3,871 and St Charles Catholic School is 2397th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).