Brown Junior Public School vs Hillcrest Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
420 students
Hillcrest Community School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
| Measure | Brown Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Hillcrest Community School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #390 of 3,871 | #563 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #390 of 3,871 | #563 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 420 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/brown | www.tdsb.on.ca/schools/index.asp?schno=5232 |
The verdict
- •Brown Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.2 vs 75.0).
- •Hillcrest Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 80%).
- •Brown Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 83%).
- •Brown Junior Public School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 320.
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 Brown Junior Public School better than Hillcrest Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Brown Junior Public School ranks higher (78.2 vs 75.0 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 Brown Junior Public School and Hillcrest Community School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brown Junior Public School: 420. Hillcrest Community School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brown Junior Public School and Hillcrest Community School rank in Ontario?
Brown Junior Public School is 390th of 3,871 and Hillcrest Community School is 563rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).