Alexander Stirling Public School vs St Columba Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 675 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 Columba Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
| Measure | Alexander Stirling Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Columba Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3729 of 3,871 | #3788 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3729 of 3,871 | #3788 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47.7% | 42% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | 38.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 20% |
| 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 | stcolumba.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Alexander Stirling Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (10.3 vs 7.4).
- •Alexander Stirling Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (47.7% vs 42%).
- •Alexander Stirling Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (49.7% vs 38.7%).
- •Alexander Stirling Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 275.
- •Alexander Stirling Public School is a public school while St Columba 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 Columba Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alexander Stirling Public School ranks higher (10.3 vs 7.4 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 Columba Catholic School?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander Stirling Public School: 290. St Columba Catholic School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander Stirling Public School and St Columba Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Alexander Stirling Public School is 3729th of 3,871 and St Columba Catholic School is 3788th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).