Brookside Public School vs St Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
580 students
St Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
130 students
| Measure | Brookside Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2350 of 3,871 | #3371 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2350 of 3,871 | #3371 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 580 | 130 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 130 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 55.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 57% | 65% |
| Special education | 5% | 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/brookside | stgabriellalemant.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Brookside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.4 vs 21.9).
- •Brookside Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 55.3%).
- •Brookside Public School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 130.
- •Brookside Public School is a public school while St Gabriel Lalemant 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 Brookside Public School better than St Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Brookside Public School ranks higher (43.4 vs 21.9 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 Brookside Public School and St Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brookside Public School: 580. St Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School: 130. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brookside Public School and St Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Brookside Public School is 2350th of 3,871 and St Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School is 3371st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).