Brian Public School vs Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 846 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brian Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
345 students
Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
990 students
| Measure | Brian Public School North York, Ontario | Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1611 of 3,871 | #432 of 766 |
| National rank | #1611 of 3,871 | #432 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 345 | 990 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 990 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 6% |
| First language not English | 35% | 47% |
| Special education | 10% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/brian | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnamacdonald |
The verdict
- •Brian Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.5 vs 45.9).
- •Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 990 students compared with 345.
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 Brian Public School better than Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Brian Public School ranks higher (56.5 vs 45.9 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 Brian Public School and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute?
About 846 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brian Public School: 345. Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute: 990. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brian Public School and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Brian Public School is 1611th of 3,871 and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute is 432nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).