Pleasant Public School vs St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
400 students
St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School
Thornhill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
| Measure | Pleasant Public School North York, Ontario | St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2846 of 3,871 | #516 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2846 of 3,871 | #516 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 400 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 42.3% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | North York | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/pleasant | bsi.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.0 vs 34.2).
- •St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 42.3%).
- •St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Pleasant Public School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 175.
- •Pleasant Public 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 Pleasant Public 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 34.2 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 Pleasant Public School and St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North York and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pleasant Public School: 400. St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pleasant Public School and St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Pleasant Public School is 2846th of 3,871 and St Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School is 516th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).