Alexander Stirling Public School vs St Bede Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 719 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Stirling Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
St Bede Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
100 students
| Measure | Alexander Stirling Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Bede Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3729 of 3,871 | #3154 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3729 of 3,871 | #3154 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 100 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 100 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/alexanderstirling | stbede.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Bede Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.1 vs 10.3).
- •Alexander Stirling Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 100.
- •Alexander Stirling Public School is a public school while St Bede Catholic School is a catholic 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 Alexander Stirling Public School better than St Bede Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Bede Catholic School ranks higher (27.1 vs 10.3 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 Alexander Stirling Public School and St Bede Catholic School?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander Stirling Public School: 290. St Bede Catholic School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander Stirling Public School and St Bede Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Alexander Stirling Public School is 3729th of 3,871 and St Bede Catholic School is 3154th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).