Brookside Public School vs Tom Longboat Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 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
Tom Longboat Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
| Measure | Brookside Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Tom Longboat Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2350 of 3,871 | #1648 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2350 of 3,871 | #1648 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 580 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 57% | 50% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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/tomlongboat/home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Tom Longboat Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.8 vs 43.4).
- •Tom Longboat Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Tom Longboat Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 76.7%).
- •Brookside Public School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 240.
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 Tom Longboat Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Tom Longboat Junior Public School ranks higher (55.8 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 Tom Longboat Junior Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brookside Public School: 580. Tom Longboat Junior Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brookside Public School and Tom Longboat Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Brookside Public School is 2350th of 3,871 and Tom Longboat Junior Public School is 1648th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).