St John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School vs Terry Fox Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 633 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School
Newmarket · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
Terry Fox Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
| Measure | St John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School Newmarket, Ontario | Terry Fox Public School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2115 of 3,871 | #855 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2115 of 3,871 | #855 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.7% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 40% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sjc.ycdsb.ca/ | terryfox.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Terry Fox Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.1 vs 48.0).
- •Terry Fox Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 71.7%).
- •Terry Fox Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Terry Fox Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 210.
- •St John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Terry Fox 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 John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School better than Terry Fox Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Terry Fox Public School ranks higher (69.1 vs 48.0 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 John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School and Terry Fox Public School?
About 633 m in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School: 210. Terry Fox Public School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School and Terry Fox Public School rank in Ontario?
St John Chrysostom Catholic Elementary School is 2115th of 3,871 and Terry Fox Public School is 855th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).