Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute vs St Barbara Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 887 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute
Scarborough · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,170 students
St Barbara Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute Scarborough, Ontario | St Barbara Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #724 of 766 | #3619 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #724 of 766 | #3619 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,170 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 1,170 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 45% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 39% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 72% | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 10% |
| First language not English | 50% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.cedarbraeci.com/ | stbarbara.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Barbara Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (14.6 vs 12.1).
- •Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 295.
- •Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Barbara 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 Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute better than St Barbara Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Barbara Catholic School ranks higher (14.6 vs 12.1 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 Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute and St Barbara Catholic School?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute: 1,170. St Barbara Catholic School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute and St Barbara Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute is 724th of 766 and St Barbara Catholic School is 3619th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).