Shirley Street Junior Public School vs St Helen Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 393 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Street Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
St Helen Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Shirley Street Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | St Helen Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1959 of 3,871 | #2010 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1959 of 3,871 | #2010 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 160 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.3% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/shirleystreet | sthelen.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (50.5 vs 49.7).
- •St Helen Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 62.3%).
- •St Helen Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 77.7%).
- •St Helen Catholic School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 160.
- •Shirley Street Junior Public School is a public school while St Helen 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 Shirley Street Junior Public School better than St Helen Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Shirley Street Junior Public School and St Helen Catholic School?
About 393 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Shirley Street Junior Public School: 160. St Helen Catholic School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Shirley Street Junior Public School and St Helen Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Shirley Street Junior Public School is 1959th of 3,871 and St Helen Catholic School is 2010th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).