Bellmere Junior Public School vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellmere Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
330 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Bellmere Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Thomas More Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2839 of 3,871 | #1950 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2839 of 3,871 | #1950 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 330 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54.7% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 60% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bellmere/ | stthomasmore.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.7 vs 34.4).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (62% vs 54.7%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 75.7%).
- •Bellmere Junior Public School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 290.
- •Bellmere Junior Public School is a public school while St Thomas More 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 Bellmere Junior Public School better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas More Catholic School ranks higher (50.7 vs 34.4 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 Bellmere Junior Public School and St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bellmere Junior Public School: 330. St Thomas More Catholic School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bellmere Junior Public School and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bellmere Junior Public School is 2839th of 3,871 and St Thomas More Catholic School is 1950th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).