Santa Maria Catholic School vs York Memorial Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 491 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
York Memorial Collegiate Institute
York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
885 students
| Measure | Santa Maria Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | York Memorial Collegiate Institute York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3771 of 3,871 | #734 of 766 |
| National rank | #3771 of 3,871 | #734 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 195 | 885 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 885 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 33.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 36.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 35% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 65% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 14% |
| First language not English | 45% | 43% |
| Special education | 20% | 22% |
| 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 | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | santamaria.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/yorkmemorial |
The verdict
- •York Memorial Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (9.6 vs 8.1).
- •York Memorial Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 885 students compared with 195.
- •Santa Maria Catholic School is a catholic school while York Memorial Collegiate Institute is a public 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 Santa Maria Catholic School better than York Memorial Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), York Memorial Collegiate Institute ranks higher (9.6 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 York Memorial Collegiate Institute?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Toronto and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Santa Maria Catholic School: 195. York Memorial Collegiate Institute: 885. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Santa Maria Catholic School and York Memorial Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Santa Maria Catholic School is 3771st of 3,871 and York Memorial Collegiate Institute is 734th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).