Venerable John Merlini Catholic School

TCDSB Catholic elementary school · JK–8 · 123 Whitfield Ave

265 students in 2024–25. In Grade 6 math, 88% met the provincial standard, against 51% at the typical TCDSB English elementary school.

School website
Students2652024–25
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 reading86%
T-30th of 147Typical 77%Up 13 in 3 years
Grade 3 writing71%
T-62nd of 147Typical 69%Up 2 in 3 years
Grade 3 math57%
T-86th of 149Typical 61%Down 12 in 3 years
Grade 6 reading94%
T-39th of 154Typical 90%Up 8 in 3 years
Grade 6 writing94%
T-24th of 154Typical 87%Up 3 in 3 years
Grade 6 math88%
4th of 153Typical 51%Up 11 in 3 years

Students and families

Low-income homes10% group 10%
First language not English25% group 26%
New to Canada10% group 10%
Receiving special education15% group 15%
Identified as gifted0% group 0%
Parents with no degree, diploma or certificate10% 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

1
crime reported within 250 m of this school
Reported to police at a school, January 2023 to September 2026. It was in 2023.
This school1 Typical Toronto public school3

Fewer than at 6 in 10 Toronto public schools.

Assault · 1

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

Humber Summit, 123 Whitfield Ave.

Street map of Venerable John Merlini Catholic School, its 250 m circle and the numbered nearby schoolsStreet map of Venerable John Merlini Catholic School and nearby schools
Venerable John Merlini Catholic School
This school
North Kipling Junior Middle School
TDSB · JK–810 min walk
St Roch Catholic School
TCDSB · JK–817 min walk
St Andrew Catholic School
TCDSB · JK–821 min walk

Walking times are estimates.

Getting there

Nearest TTC stations

Rowntree Mills Station Westbound23 min walk
Rowntree Mills Station Eastbound23 min walk

Cycling

Bike lanes or routes nearby on Humber River Recreational Trl (about 4 min walk to the closest). No Bike Share station within 800 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 m0
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

Apted Park3 min walk
Primula Parkette9 min walk
North Kipling Park10 min walk

Community and recreation centres

North Kipling Community Centre10 min walk
Gord and Irene Risk Community Recreation Centre23 min walk

Library

Humber Summit Library11 min walk

The neighbourhood: Humber Summit

People12,185
Children 14 and under15%
Typical age41
Households3,925
Homes that are rented28%
English as first language38%

From the 2021 Census, for the whole neighbourhood.

Quick answers

What grades does Venerable John Merlini Catholic School teach?

JK to 8. It is a Catholic elementary school.

Which board runs Venerable John Merlini Catholic School?

Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).

How did Venerable John Merlini Catholic School do on EQAO in 2024–25?

88% of students met the provincial standard in Grade 6 math, against 51% at the typical school in its group. That ranks 4th of 153.

Does Venerable John Merlini Catholic School offer French Immersion?

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

Is there child care at Venerable John Merlini 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 Venerable John Merlini Catholic School?

265 students in 2024–25.