Silver Springs Public School vs St Sylvester Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 132 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Springs Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
St Sylvester Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
140 students
| Measure | Silver Springs Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Sylvester Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3114 of 3,871 | #1291 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3114 of 3,871 | #1291 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74% | 94.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 55% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/silversprings | stsylvester.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Sylvester Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.1 vs 27.5).
- •St Sylvester Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 74%).
- •Silver Springs Public School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 140.
- •Silver Springs Public School is a public school while St Sylvester 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 Silver Springs Public School better than St Sylvester Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Sylvester Catholic School ranks higher (61.1 vs 27.5 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 Silver Springs Public School and St Sylvester Catholic School?
About 132 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Silver Springs Public School: 360. St Sylvester Catholic School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Silver Springs Public School and St Sylvester Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Silver Springs Public School is 3114th of 3,871 and St Sylvester Catholic School is 1291st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).