Buchanan Public School vs St Kevin Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 532 m 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
St Kevin Catholic School
Scarborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Buchanan Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Kevin Catholic School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3426 of 3,871 | #2398 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3426 of 3,871 | #2398 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.7% | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 25% |
| Special education | 15% | 25% |
| 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 | stkevin.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Kevin Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.7 vs 20.6).
- •St Kevin Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (55% vs 45.7%).
- •St Kevin Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Buchanan Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 255.
- •Buchanan Public School is a public school while St Kevin 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 St Kevin Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Kevin Catholic School ranks higher (42.7 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 St Kevin Catholic School?
About 532 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buchanan Public School: 285. St Kevin Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buchanan Public School and St Kevin Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Buchanan Public School is 3426th of 3,871 and St Kevin Catholic School is 2398th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).