Portage Trail Community School vs St Demetrius Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage Trail Community School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
St Demetrius Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
| Measure | Portage Trail Community School North York, Ontario | St Demetrius Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3825 of 3,871 | #1159 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3825 of 3,871 | #1159 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 44.7% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 75% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/portagetrail/ | stdemetrius.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Demetrius Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.6 vs 5.2).
- •St Demetrius Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 43%).
- •St Demetrius Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 44.7%).
- •Portage Trail Community School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 420.
- •Portage Trail Community School is a public school while St Demetrius 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 Portage Trail Community School better than St Demetrius Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Demetrius Catholic School ranks higher (63.6 vs 5.2 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 Portage Trail Community School and St Demetrius Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Portage Trail Community School: 485. St Demetrius Catholic School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Portage Trail Community School and St Demetrius Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Portage Trail Community School is 3825th of 3,871 and St Demetrius Catholic School is 1159th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).