Buchanan Public School vs Wexford Public 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
Wexford Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | Buchanan Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Wexford Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3426 of 3,871 | #3414 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3426 of 3,871 | #3414 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.7% | 39% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 50% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/wexford |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (20.6 vs 20.9).
- •Buchanan Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (45.7% vs 39%).
- •Wexford Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Wexford Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 285.
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 Wexford Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buchanan Public School and Wexford Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buchanan Public School: 285. Wexford Public School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buchanan Public School and Wexford Public School rank in Ontario?
Buchanan Public School is 3426th of 3,871 and Wexford Public School is 3414th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).