David Lewis Public School vs Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 351 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Lewis Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,135 students
| Measure | David Lewis Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1073 of 3,871 | #298 of 766 |
| National rank | #1073 of 3,871 | #298 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 335 | 1,135 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 1,135 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 73% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 89% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 14% |
| First language not English | 65% | 71% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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/davidlewis/ | www.bethuneci.com |
The verdict
- •David Lewis Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.0 vs 58.0).
- •Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 335.
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 David Lewis Public School better than Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), David Lewis Public School ranks higher (65.0 vs 58.0 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 David Lewis Public School and Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute?
About 351 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Lewis Public School: 335. Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute: 1,135. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Lewis Public School and Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
David Lewis Public School is 1073rd of 3,871 and Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is 298th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).