Sheppard Public School vs St Jerome Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 367 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sheppard Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
205 students
St Jerome Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
| Measure | Sheppard Public School North York, Ontario | St Jerome Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3635 of 3,871 | #3090 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3635 of 3,871 | #3090 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 24% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 11% |
| First language not English | 30% | 21% |
| Special education | 20% | 13% |
| 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/sheppard | stjerome.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Jerome Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.1 vs 13.9).
- •St Jerome Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 24%).
- •St Jerome Catholic School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 205.
- •Sheppard Public School is a public school while St Jerome 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 Sheppard Public School better than St Jerome Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Jerome Catholic School ranks higher (28.1 vs 13.9 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 Sheppard Public School and St Jerome Catholic School?
About 367 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sheppard Public School: 205. St Jerome Catholic School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sheppard Public School and St Jerome Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sheppard Public School is 3635th of 3,871 and St Jerome Catholic School is 3090th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).