Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School vs St Henry Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 734 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
325 students
St Henry Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Henry Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2331 of 3,871 | #770 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2331 of 3,871 | #770 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 45% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | schools.tdsb.on.ca/sirsamuelbsteele/ | sthenry.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Henry Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.7 vs 43.8).
- •St Henry Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 62%).
- •St Henry Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 79.3%).
- •Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 245.
- •Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School is a public school while St Henry 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 Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School better than St Henry Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Henry Catholic School ranks higher (70.7 vs 43.8 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 Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School and St Henry Catholic School?
About 734 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School: 325. St Henry Catholic School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School and St Henry Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School is 2331st of 3,871 and St Henry Catholic School is 770th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).