Brookside Public School vs Thomas L Wells Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 763 m 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
Thomas L Wells Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Brookside Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Thomas L Wells Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2350 of 3,871 | #1085 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2350 of 3,871 | #1085 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 580 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 57% | 50% |
| Special education | 5% | 5% |
| 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/brookside | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/thomaswells |
The verdict
- •Thomas L Wells Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.0 vs 43.4).
- •Thomas L Wells Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74% vs 61.7%).
- •Thomas L Wells Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Brookside Public School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 455.
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 Thomas L Wells Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thomas L Wells Public School ranks higher (65.0 vs 43.4 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 Thomas L Wells Public School?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brookside Public School: 580. Thomas L Wells Public School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brookside Public School and Thomas L Wells Public School rank in Ontario?
Brookside Public School is 2350th of 3,871 and Thomas L Wells Public School is 1085th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).