Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School vs Pope Francis Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 181 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
230 students
Pope Francis Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Pope Francis Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #47 of 3,871 | #2404 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #47 of 3,871 | #2404 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91.7% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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/ossingtonoldorchard | popefrancis.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.5 vs 42.5).
- •Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 74.3%).
- •Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.7% vs 60%).
- •Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 215.
- •Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School is a public school while Pope Francis 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 Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School better than Pope Francis Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School ranks higher (89.5 vs 42.5 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 Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School and Pope Francis Catholic School?
About 181 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School: 230. Pope Francis Catholic School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School and Pope Francis Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School is 47th of 3,871 and Pope Francis Catholic School is 2404th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).