Parkdale Collegiate Institute vs St Ambrose Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 951 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkdale Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
635 students
St Ambrose Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
| Measure | Parkdale Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | St Ambrose Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #423 of 766 | #371 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #423 of 766 | #371 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 635 | 515 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 515 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 61% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | – |
| Low-income households | 13% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 1% |
| First language not English | 34% | 13% |
| Special education | 18% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 6% | 1% |
| 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/parkdale/ | stambrose.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.6 vs 47.0).
- •Parkdale Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 635 students compared with 515.
- •Parkdale Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Ambrose 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 Parkdale Collegiate Institute better than St Ambrose Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Ambrose Catholic School ranks higher (78.6 vs 47.0 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 Parkdale Collegiate Institute and St Ambrose Catholic School?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Parkdale Collegiate Institute: 635. St Ambrose Catholic School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Parkdale Collegiate Institute and St Ambrose Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Parkdale Collegiate Institute is 423rd of 766 and St Ambrose Catholic School is 371st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).