Banting and Best Public School vs St Benedict Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banting and Best Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
St Benedict Catholic Elementary School
Unionville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | Banting and Best Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Benedict Catholic Elementary School Unionville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2990 of 3,871 | #1327 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2990 of 3,871 | #1327 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.7% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 15% |
| First language not English | 75% | 60% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Unionville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/banting | sbt.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.3 vs 31.1).
- •Banting and Best Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 74%).
- •St Benedict Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 55%).
- •St Benedict Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 315.
- •Banting and Best Public School is a public school while St Benedict Catholic Elementary 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 Banting and Best Public School better than St Benedict Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Benedict Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (60.3 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 Banting and Best Public School and St Benedict Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Unionville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Banting and Best Public School: 315. St Benedict Catholic Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Banting and Best Public School and St Benedict Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Banting and Best Public School is 2990th of 3,871 and St Benedict Catholic Elementary School is 1327th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).