Kennedy Public School vs Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 749 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
970 students
| Measure | Kennedy Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1663 of 3,871 | #306 of 766 |
| National rank | #1663 of 3,871 | #306 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 550 | 970 |
| Enrolment | 550 | 970 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 63% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 94% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 10% |
| First language not English | 77% | 35% |
| Special education | 5% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/kennedy | maryward.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.4 vs 55.5).
- •Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 550.
- •Kennedy Public School is a public school while Mary Ward 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 Kennedy Public School better than Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 55.5 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 Kennedy Public School and Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kennedy Public School: 550. Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School: 970. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kennedy Public School and Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Kennedy Public School is 1663rd of 3,871 and Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School is 306th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).