St Nicholas Catholic School

TCDSB Catholic elementary school · JK–8 · 33 Amarillo Dr

370 students in 2024–25. In Grade 6 math, 51% met the provincial standard, against 51% at the typical TCDSB English elementary school.

School website
Students3702024–25
GradesJK–8Elementary
FrenchCoreCore French classes
Low-income homes15%Group typical 10%

Results, 2024–25

How we rank

Students who met the provincial standard on tests. Black line: the typical school in the TCDSB English elementary group. Ranks are within that group.

Grade 3 reading54%
136th of 147Typical 77%Down 14 in 3 years
Grade 3 writing49%
128th of 147Typical 69%Down 1 in 3 years
Grade 3 math41%
T-124th of 149Typical 61%No change in 3 years
Grade 6 reading84%
T-108th of 154Typical 90%Down 11 in 3 years
Grade 6 writing87%
T-75th of 154Typical 87%Up 3 in 3 years
Grade 6 math51%
T-76th of 153Typical 51%Up 10 in 3 years

Students and families

Low-income homes15% group 10%
First language not English25% group 26%
New to Canada20% group 10%
Receiving special education10% group 15%
Identified as gifted5% group 0%
Parents with no degree, diploma or certificate5% group 8%

Low-income and parent education figures describe the school’s neighbourhoods (2021 Census). “Group” is the typical school in the same group.

Safety

10
crimes reported within 250 m of this school
Reported to police at a school, January 2023 to September 2026. 1 in 2023, 2 in 2024, 6 in 2025 and 1 in 2026.
This school10 Typical Toronto public school3

More than at 8 in 10 Toronto public schools.

Break and enter · 6Assault · 4

Police place each report at the nearest intersection, so reports from another school close by can be counted here. William J Mccordic School is within 250 m, so the count may include reports there. Each offence counts once, so one event can count more than once.

On the map

East End-Danforth, 33 Amarillo Dr.

Street map of St Nicholas Catholic School, its 250 m circle and the numbered nearby schoolsStreet map of St Nicholas Catholic School and nearby schools
St Nicholas Catholic School
This school
William J McCordic School
TDSB · JK–82 min walk
Secord Elementary School
TDSB · JK–55 min walk
Crescent Town Elementary School
TDSB · JK–512 min walk

Walking times are estimates.

Getting there

Nearest TTC stations

Main Street Station6 min walk
Main St at Danforth Ave - Danforth Go Station7 min walk

Bus and streetcar stops

Dawes Rd at Dentonia Park Ave2 min walk
Dawes Rd at Danforth Ave North Side3 min walk
Secord Ave at Palmer Ave East Side4 min walk

Cycling

Bike lanes or routes nearby on Dawes Rd, Rosevear Ave, Secord Ave (about 2 min walk to the closest). 4 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Street safety

School zone speed sign within 250 mYes, 30 km/h limit
Speed cameras within 250 mNone
Collisions involving a pedestrian within 250 m3
Collisions involving a cyclist within 250 m0

Collisions reported to Toronto Police, 2023 to 2026. Speed signs are the City’s permanent “Watch Your Speed” signs, which flash a driver’s speed in School Safety Zones.

Nearby

Parks

Maryland Park4 min walk
Coleman Park4 min walk
Secord Park5 min walk

Community and recreation centres

Secord Community Centre5 min walk
Main Square Community Recreation Centre8 min walk

Library

Main Street Library14 min walk

The neighbourhood: East End-Danforth

People21,840
Children 14 and under17%
Typical age41
Households9,505
Homes that are rented45%
English as first language73%

From the 2021 Census, for the whole neighbourhood.

Quick answers

What grades does St Nicholas Catholic School teach?

JK to 8. It is a Catholic elementary school.

Which board runs St Nicholas Catholic School?

Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).

How did St Nicholas Catholic School do on EQAO in 2024–25?

51% of students met the provincial standard in Grade 6 math, against 51% at the typical school in its group. That ranks T-76th of 153.

Does St Nicholas Catholic School offer French Immersion?

No French Immersion program is listed for 2024–25. It offers Core French.

Is there child care at St Nicholas Catholic School?

No licensed child care centre is listed in the building. Many schools offer before- and after-school programs; ask the school.

How many students go to St Nicholas Catholic School?

370 students in 2024–25.