Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute vs Terry Fox Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 419 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,135 students
Terry Fox Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | Terry Fox Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #298 of 766 | #1533 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #298 of 766 | #1533 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,135 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 1,135 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 73% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 14% | 15% |
| First language not English | 71% | 70% |
| Special education | 8% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Toronto | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.bethuneci.com | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/terryfoxps |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (58.0 vs 58.0).
- •Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 320.
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 Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute better than Terry Fox 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 Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute and Terry Fox Public School?
About 419 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute: 1,135. Terry Fox Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute and Terry Fox Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is 298th of 766 and Terry Fox Public School is 1533rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).