St Simon Catholic School

TCDSB Catholic elementary school · JK–8 · 24 Strathburn Boulevard

Child care in the building

530 students in 2024–25. In Grade 6 math, 29% met the provincial standard, against 51% at the typical TCDSB English elementary school.

School website
Students5302024–25
GradesJK–8Elementary
FrenchCoreCore French classes
Low-income homes10%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 reading79%
T-61st of 147Typical 77%Down 14 in 3 years
Grade 3 writing75%
T-44th of 147Typical 69%Down 15 in 3 years
Grade 3 math71%
T-40th of 149Typical 61%Up 3 in 3 years
Grade 6 reading75%
T-133rd of 154Typical 90%Down 1 in 3 years
Grade 6 writing73%
137th of 154Typical 87%Down 9 in 3 years
Grade 6 math29%
131st of 153Typical 51%Down 4 in 3 years

Students and families

Low-income homes10% group 10%
First language not English25% group 26%
New to Canada8% group 10%
Receiving special education12% group 15%
Identified as gifted1% group 0%
Parents with no degree, diploma or certificate6% 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

3
crimes reported within 250 m of this school
Reported to police at a school, January 2023 to September 2026. 2 in 2024 and 1 in 2025.
This school3 Typical Toronto public school3

The same as the typical Toronto public school.

Assault · 3

Police place each report at the nearest intersection, so reports from another school close by can be counted here. No other school is within 250 m. Each offence counts once, so one event can count more than once.

On the map

Pelmo Park-Humberlea, 24 Strathburn Boulevard.

Street map of St Simon Catholic School, its 250 m circle and the numbered nearby schoolsStreet map of St Simon Catholic School and nearby schools
St Simon Catholic School
This school
St Andre Catholic School
TCDSB · JK–822 min walk
Elmlea Junior School
TDSB · JK–523 min walk
Pelmo Park Public School
TDSB · JK–523 min walk

Walking times are estimates.

Getting there

Bus and streetcar stops

Wilson Ave at Walsh Ave6 min walk
Walsh Ave at Wilson Ave6 min walk
Weston Rd at Wallasey Ave6 min walk

Cycling

No bike lanes within 400 m. 1 Bike Share station within 500 m.

Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Street safety

School zone speed sign within 250 mNo
Speed cameras within 250 mNone
Collisions involving a pedestrian within 250 m1
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

Strathburn Park6 min walk
Acacia Park11 min walk
Pine Point Park11 min walk

Community and recreation centres

Pine Point Arena17 min walk
Pelmo Park Community Centre19 min walk

Library

Black Creek Library29 min walk

The neighbourhood: Pelmo Park-Humberlea

People11,290
Children 14 and under15%
Typical age41
Households3,910
Homes that are rented19%
English as first language49%

From the 2021 Census, for the whole neighbourhood.

Quick answers

What grades does St Simon Catholic School teach?

JK to 8. It is a Catholic elementary school.

Which board runs St Simon Catholic School?

Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).

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

29% of students met the provincial standard in Grade 6 math, against 51% at the typical school in its group. That ranks 131st of 153.

Does St Simon Catholic School offer French Immersion?

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

Is there child care at St Simon Catholic School?

Yes. Plasp St. Simon C.S. is a licensed child care centre in the building, with 73 spaces. It is run separately, so families apply to the centre.

How many students go to St Simon Catholic School?

530 students in 2024–25.