Perth Avenue Junior Public School vs St Rita Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 496 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perth Avenue Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
515 students
St Rita Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
85 students
| Measure | Perth Avenue Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | St Rita Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1164 of 3,871 | #3067 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1164 of 3,871 | #3067 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 515 | 85 |
| Enrolment | 515 | 85 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 10% |
| First language not English | 11% | 30% |
| Special education | 9% | 40% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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/PerthAvenue | strita.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Perth Avenue Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.5 vs 28.8).
- •Perth Avenue Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 72.7%).
- •Perth Avenue Junior Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 85.
- •Perth Avenue Junior Public School is a public school while St Rita 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 Perth Avenue Junior Public School better than St Rita Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Perth Avenue Junior Public School ranks higher (63.5 vs 28.8 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 Perth Avenue Junior Public School and St Rita Catholic School?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Perth Avenue Junior Public School: 515. St Rita Catholic School: 85. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Perth Avenue Junior Public School and St Rita Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Perth Avenue Junior Public School is 1164th of 3,871 and St Rita Catholic School is 3067th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).