Santa Maria Catholic School vs St Matthew Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 809 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Maria Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
St Matthew Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Santa Maria Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | St Matthew Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3771 of 3,871 | #2976 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3771 of 3,871 | #2976 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 195 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 33.3% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 36.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 15% |
| First language not English | 45% | 40% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | santamaria.tcdsb.org | stmatthew.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.6 vs 8.1).
- •St Matthew Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 33.3%).
- •St Matthew Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 36.7%).
- •St Matthew Catholic School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 195.
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 Santa Maria Catholic School better than St Matthew Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew Catholic School ranks higher (31.6 vs 8.1 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 Santa Maria Catholic School and St Matthew Catholic School?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Santa Maria Catholic School: 195. St Matthew Catholic School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Santa Maria Catholic School and St Matthew Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Santa Maria Catholic School is 3771st of 3,871 and St Matthew Catholic School is 2976th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).