Mary Shadd Public School vs St Columba Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Shadd Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
St Columba Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
| Measure | Mary Shadd Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Columba Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3571 of 3,871 | #3788 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3571 of 3,871 | #3788 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 365 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 46.3% | 42% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66% | 38.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/maryshadd/ | stcolumba.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Mary Shadd Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (16.1 vs 7.4).
- •Mary Shadd Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (46.3% vs 42%).
- •Mary Shadd Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66% vs 38.7%).
- •Mary Shadd Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 275.
- •Mary Shadd Public School is a public school while St Columba 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 Mary Shadd Public School better than St Columba Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mary Shadd Public School ranks higher (16.1 vs 7.4 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 Mary Shadd Public School and St Columba Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mary Shadd Public School: 365. St Columba Catholic School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mary Shadd Public School and St Columba Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Mary Shadd Public School is 3571st of 3,871 and St Columba Catholic School is 3788th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).