Alvin Curling Public School vs St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 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 Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
145 students
| Measure | Alvin Curling Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1347 of 3,871 | #1310 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1347 of 3,871 | #1310 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 145 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.7% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 5% |
| First language not English | 50% | 35% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | stjeandebrebeuf.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (59.9 vs 60.6).
- •St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Alvin Curling Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 82.7%).
- •Alvin Curling Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 145.
- •Alvin Curling Public School is a public school while St Jean de Brebeuf 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 Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alvin Curling Public School and St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alvin Curling Public School: 490. St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alvin Curling Public School and St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Alvin Curling Public School is 1347th of 3,871 and St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School is 1310th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).