Cornell Junior Public School vs St Barbara Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 345 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornell Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
660 students
St Barbara Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Cornell Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Barbara Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2575 of 3,871 | #3619 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2575 of 3,871 | #3619 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 660 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 660 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 45% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 21% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 13% | 10% |
| First language not English | 48% | 20% |
| Special education | 7% | 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cornell | stbarbara.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Cornell Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.9 vs 14.6).
- •Cornell Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 45%).
- •Cornell Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 64.3%).
- •Cornell Junior Public School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 295.
- •Cornell Junior Public School 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 Cornell Junior Public School better than St Barbara Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cornell Junior Public School ranks higher (38.9 vs 14.6 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 Cornell Junior Public School and St Barbara Catholic School?
About 345 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cornell Junior Public School: 660. St Barbara Catholic School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cornell Junior Public School and St Barbara Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Cornell Junior Public School is 2575th of 3,871 and St Barbara Catholic School is 3619th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).