Mary Shadd Public School vs St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 666 m 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 Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
525 students
| Measure | Mary Shadd Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3571 of 3,871 | #721 of 766 |
| National rank | #3571 of 3,871 | #721 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 365 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 46.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 29% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 70% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 16% |
| Special education | 10% | 26% |
| 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/ | blessedmotherteresa.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Mary Shadd Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (16.1 vs 12.5).
- •St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy is the larger school with 525 students compared with 365.
- •Mary Shadd Public School is a public school while St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy 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 Mother Teresa Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mary Shadd Public School ranks higher (16.1 vs 12.5 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 Mary Shadd Public School and St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mary Shadd Public School: 365. St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mary Shadd Public School and St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy rank in Ontario?
Mary Shadd Public School is 3571st of 3,871 and St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy is 721st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).