Birch Cliff Public School vs Samuel Hearne Public 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.
Birch Cliff Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
Samuel Hearne Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 5-8
355 students
| Measure | Birch Cliff Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Samuel Hearne Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1968 of 3,871 | #3695 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1968 of 3,871 | #3695 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 5-8 |
| Students | 490 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 47.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 70% |
| 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 | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/birchcliff | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/samuelhearne/ |
The verdict
- •Birch Cliff Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.3 vs 11.6).
- •Birch Cliff Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 47.3%).
- •Birch Cliff Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 355.
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 Samuel Hearne Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Birch Cliff Public School ranks higher (50.3 vs 11.6 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 Samuel Hearne Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Birch Cliff Public School: 490. Samuel Hearne Public School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Birch Cliff Public School and Samuel Hearne Public School rank in Ontario?
Birch Cliff Public School is 1968th of 3,871 and Samuel Hearne Public School is 3695th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).