Maple Leaf Public School vs St Francis Xavier Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 714 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Leaf Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
St Francis Xavier Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Maple Leaf Public School North York, Ontario | St Francis Xavier Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3813 of 3,871 | #3260 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3813 of 3,871 | #3260 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 31% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 52.7% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 12% |
| First language not English | 35% | 34% |
| Special education | 15% | 19% |
| 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/mapleleaf | stfrancisxavier.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.9 vs 6.1).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 31%).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 52.7%).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 340.
- •Maple Leaf Public School is a public school while St Francis Xavier 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 Maple Leaf Public School better than St Francis Xavier Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis Xavier Catholic School ranks higher (24.9 vs 6.1 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 Maple Leaf Public School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Maple Leaf Public School: 340. St Francis Xavier Catholic School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Maple Leaf Public School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Maple Leaf Public School is 3813th of 3,871 and St Francis Xavier Catholic School is 3260th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).