St Stephen Catholic School vs The Elms Junior Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 187 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Stephen Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
The Elms Junior Middle School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | St Stephen Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | The Elms Junior Middle School Etobicoke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3570 of 3,871 | #3444 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3570 of 3,871 | #3444 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50.7% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.3% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 20% | 35% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Etobicoke |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ststephen.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/theelms |
The verdict
- •The Elms Junior Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.2 vs 16.2).
- •The Elms Junior Middle School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 50.7%).
- •St Stephen Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 56.7%).
- •The Elms Junior Middle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 290.
- •St Stephen Catholic School is a catholic school while The Elms Junior Middle 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 Stephen Catholic School better than The Elms Junior Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), The Elms Junior Middle School ranks higher (20.2 vs 16.2 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 Stephen Catholic School and The Elms Junior Middle School?
About 187 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Etobicoke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Stephen Catholic School: 290. The Elms Junior Middle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Stephen Catholic School and The Elms Junior Middle School rank in Ontario?
St Stephen Catholic School is 3570th of 3,871 and The Elms Junior Middle School is 3444th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).