St Barbara Catholic School vs Willow Park Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 752 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Barbara Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
Willow Park Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
290 students
| Measure | St Barbara Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Willow Park Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3619 of 3,871 | #3871 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3619 of 3,871 | #3871 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 295 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45% | 17% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.3% | 37.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 20% |
| First language not English | 20% | 35% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Toronto | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stbarbara.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/willowpark |
The verdict
- •St Barbara Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (14.6 vs 1.1).
- •St Barbara Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (45% vs 17%).
- •St Barbara Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 37.3%).
- •St Barbara Catholic School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 290.
- •St Barbara Catholic School is a catholic school while Willow Park Junior Public School is a public 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 St Barbara Catholic School better than Willow Park Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Barbara Catholic School ranks higher (14.6 vs 1.1 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 St Barbara Catholic School and Willow Park Junior Public School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Barbara Catholic School: 295. Willow Park Junior Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Barbara Catholic School and Willow Park Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
St Barbara Catholic School is 3619th of 3,871 and Willow Park Junior Public School is 3871st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).