Keelesdale Junior Public School vs Santa Maria Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 630 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keelesdale Junior Public School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
145 students
Santa Maria Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Keelesdale Junior Public School York, Ontario | Santa Maria Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3735 of 3,871 | #3771 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3735 of 3,871 | #3771 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 145 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 35.7% | 33.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.7% | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 25% | 45% |
| Special education | 25% | 20% |
| 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=6155 | santamaria.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Keelesdale Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (10.1 vs 8.1).
- •Keelesdale Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (35.7% vs 33.3%).
- •Keelesdale Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 36.7%).
- •Santa Maria Catholic School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 145.
- •Keelesdale Junior Public School is a public school while Santa Maria 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 Keelesdale Junior Public School better than Santa Maria Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Keelesdale Junior Public School ranks higher (10.1 vs 8.1 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 Keelesdale Junior Public School and Santa Maria Catholic School?
About 630 m in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Keelesdale Junior Public School: 145. Santa Maria Catholic School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Keelesdale Junior Public School and Santa Maria Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Keelesdale Junior Public School is 3735th of 3,871 and Santa Maria Catholic School is 3771st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).