Alvin Curling Public School vs St Columba Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvin Curling Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
St Columba Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
| Measure | Alvin Curling Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Columba Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1347 of 3,871 | #3788 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1347 of 3,871 | #3788 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 42% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.7% | 38.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 50% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 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/alvincurling | stcolumba.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Alvin Curling Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.9 vs 7.4).
- •Alvin Curling Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 42%).
- •Alvin Curling Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 38.7%).
- •Alvin Curling Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 275.
- •Alvin Curling 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 Alvin Curling Public School better than St Columba Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alvin Curling Public School ranks higher (59.9 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 Alvin Curling Public School and St Columba Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alvin Curling Public School: 490. St Columba Catholic School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alvin Curling Public School and St Columba Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Alvin Curling Public School is 1347th of 3,871 and St Columba Catholic School is 3788th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).