Buchanan Public School vs Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic 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.
Buchanan Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School
Scarborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Buchanan Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3426 of 3,871 | #2038 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3426 of 3,871 | #2038 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.7% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 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/buchanan | ourladyofwisdom.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.2 vs 20.6).
- •Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 45.7%).
- •Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 60.7%).
- •Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 285.
- •Buchanan Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Wisdom 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 Buchanan Public School better than Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School ranks higher (49.2 vs 20.6 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 Buchanan Public School and Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buchanan Public School: 285. Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buchanan Public School and Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Buchanan Public School is 3426th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School is 2038th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).