Agnes Macphail Public School vs Banting and Best Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 814 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Agnes Macphail Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
Banting and Best Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | Agnes Macphail Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Banting and Best Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #868 of 3,871 | #2990 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #868 of 3,871 | #2990 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 250 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 250 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91% | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 25% |
| First language not English | 55% | 75% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/agnesmacphail/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/banting |
The verdict
- •Agnes Macphail Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.9 vs 31.1).
- •Agnes Macphail Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 83.7%).
- •Agnes Macphail Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 55%).
- •Banting and Best Public School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 250.
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 Agnes Macphail Public School better than Banting and Best Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Agnes Macphail Public School ranks higher (68.9 vs 31.1 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 Agnes Macphail Public School and Banting and Best Public School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Agnes Macphail Public School: 250. Banting and Best Public School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Agnes Macphail Public School and Banting and Best Public School rank in Ontario?
Agnes Macphail Public School is 868th of 3,871 and Banting and Best Public School is 2990th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).