Birch Cliff Public School vs Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 394 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Cliff Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
165 students
| Measure | Birch Cliff Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1968 of 3,871 | #1718 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1968 of 3,871 | #1718 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| 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/birchcliff | immaculateheartofmary.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.7 vs 50.3).
- •Birch Cliff Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 59%).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 69%).
- •Birch Cliff Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 165.
- •Birch Cliff Public School is a public school while Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 Birch Cliff Public School better than Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School ranks higher (54.7 vs 50.3 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 Birch Cliff Public School and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School?
About 394 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Birch Cliff Public School: 490. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Birch Cliff Public School and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Birch Cliff Public School is 1968th of 3,871 and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is 1718th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).