Nelson Mandela Park Public School vs St Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 277 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Mandela Park Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
St Paul Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Nelson Mandela Park Public School Toronto, Ontario | St Paul Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3799 of 3,871 | #3295 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3799 of 3,871 | #3295 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 38% | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.3% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 45% | 35% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/nelsonmandelapark/ | stpaul.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.1 vs 6.7).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (52.7% vs 38%).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Nelson Mandela Park Public School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 250.
- •Nelson Mandela Park Public School is a public school while St Paul 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 Nelson Mandela Park Public School better than St Paul Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic School ranks higher (24.1 vs 6.7 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 Nelson Mandela Park Public School and St Paul Catholic School?
About 277 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nelson Mandela Park Public School: 385. St Paul Catholic School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nelson Mandela Park Public School and St Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Nelson Mandela Park Public School is 3799th of 3,871 and St Paul Catholic School is 3295th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).