St Malachy Catholic School vs West Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Malachy Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
West Hill Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | St Malachy Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | West Hill Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2185 of 3,871 | #2916 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2185 of 3,871 | #2916 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 42.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 20% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Toronto | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stmalachy.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/westhillps |
The verdict
- •St Malachy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.7 vs 32.9).
- •St Malachy Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 42.7%).
- •St Malachy Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 77.3%).
- •West Hill Public School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 245.
- •St Malachy Catholic School is a catholic school while West Hill 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 Malachy Catholic School better than West Hill Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Malachy Catholic School ranks higher (46.7 vs 32.9 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 Malachy Catholic School and West Hill Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Malachy Catholic School: 245. West Hill Public School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Malachy Catholic School and West Hill Public School rank in Ontario?
St Malachy Catholic School is 2185th of 3,871 and West Hill Public School is 2916th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).