Newtonbrook Secondary School vs St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtonbrook Secondary School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
870 students
St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School
Thornhill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
| Measure | Newtonbrook Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #460 of 766 | #516 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #460 of 766 | #516 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 870 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 870 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 39% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 98% | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 0% |
| First language not English | 65% | 40% |
| Special education | 14% | 10% |
| 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 | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sites.google.com/tdsb.on.ca/newtonbrookss/ | bsi.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.0 vs 43.2).
- •Newtonbrook Secondary School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 175.
- •Newtonbrook Secondary School is a public school while St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary 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 Newtonbrook Secondary School better than St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 43.2 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 Newtonbrook Secondary School and St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Newtonbrook Secondary School: 870. St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Newtonbrook Secondary School and St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Newtonbrook Secondary School is 460th of 766 and St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School is 516th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).