Bendale Junior Public School vs St Richard Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 771 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bendale Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
370 students
St Richard Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Bendale Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Richard Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2746 of 3,871 | #2757 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2746 of 3,871 | #2757 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 370 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52.3% | 44% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 45% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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/bendalejr/Home.aspx | strichard.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (36.0 vs 35.8).
- •Bendale Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (52.3% vs 44%).
- •St Richard Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 72.3%).
- •St Richard Catholic School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 370.
- •Bendale Junior Public School is a public school while St Richard 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 Bendale Junior Public School better than St Richard 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 Bendale Junior Public School and St Richard Catholic School?
About 771 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bendale Junior Public School: 370. St Richard Catholic School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bendale Junior Public School and St Richard Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bendale Junior Public School is 2746th of 3,871 and St Richard Catholic School is 2757th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).