Karen Kain School of the Arts vs St Mark Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 904 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karen Kain School of the Arts
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
155 students
St Mark Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Karen Kain School of the Arts Etobicoke, Ontario | St Mark Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1146 of 3,871 | #3389 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1146 of 3,871 | #3389 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 155 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 55% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Etobicoke | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/karenkain/Home.aspx | stmark.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Karen Kain School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.8 vs 21.4).
- •Karen Kain School of the Arts does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 61.3%).
- •St Mark Catholic School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 155.
- •Karen Kain School of the Arts is a public school while St Mark 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 Karen Kain School of the Arts better than St Mark Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Karen Kain School of the Arts ranks higher (63.8 vs 21.4 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 Karen Kain School of the Arts and St Mark Catholic School?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Etobicoke and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Karen Kain School of the Arts: 155. St Mark Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Karen Kain School of the Arts and St Mark Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Karen Kain School of the Arts is 1146th of 3,871 and St Mark Catholic School is 3389th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).