Loretto College School vs Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 580 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loretto College School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
510 students
Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
360 students
| Measure | Loretto College School Toronto, Ontario | Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #642 of 766 | #623 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #642 of 766 | #623 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 510 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 40% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 11% | 0% |
| First language not English | 24% | 10% |
| Special education | 19% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lorettocollege.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/palmerston |
The verdict
- •Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.5 vs 23.8).
- •Loretto College School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 360.
- •Loretto College School is a catholic school while Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School is a public 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 Loretto College School better than Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School ranks higher (73.5 vs 23.8 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 Loretto College School and Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Loretto College School: 510. Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Loretto College School and Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Loretto College School is 642nd of 766 and Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School is 623rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).