Shaughnessy Public School vs St Timothy Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 478 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaughnessy Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
185 students
St Timothy Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
| Measure | Shaughnessy Public School North York, Ontario | St Timothy Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2265 of 3,871 | #1481 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2265 of 3,871 | #1481 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 185 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 19% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 34% |
| Special education | 15% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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/shaughnessy | sttimothy.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Timothy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.8 vs 45.2).
- •St Timothy Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77% vs 70.3%).
- •St Timothy Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 66.7%).
- •St Timothy Catholic School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 185.
- •Shaughnessy Public School is a public school while St Timothy 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 Shaughnessy Public School better than St Timothy Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Timothy Catholic School ranks higher (58.8 vs 45.2 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 Shaughnessy Public School and St Timothy Catholic School?
About 478 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Shaughnessy Public School: 185. St Timothy Catholic School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Shaughnessy Public School and St Timothy Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Shaughnessy Public School is 2265th of 3,871 and St Timothy Catholic School is 1481st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).