Burrows Hall Junior Public School vs St Barnabas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 518 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burrows Hall Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
St Barnabas Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Burrows Hall Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Barnabas Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1276 of 3,871 | #2898 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1276 of 3,871 | #2898 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/burrowshall | stbarnabas.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Burrows Hall Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.4 vs 33.4).
- •Burrows Hall Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 57.3%).
- •Burrows Hall Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 76.3%).
- •St Barnabas Catholic School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 265.
- •Burrows Hall Junior Public School is a public school while St Barnabas 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 Burrows Hall Junior Public School better than St Barnabas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Burrows Hall Junior Public School ranks higher (61.4 vs 33.4 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 Burrows Hall Junior Public School and St Barnabas Catholic School?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burrows Hall Junior Public School: 265. St Barnabas Catholic School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burrows Hall Junior Public School and St Barnabas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Burrows Hall Junior Public School is 1276th of 3,871 and St Barnabas Catholic School is 2898th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).