ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche vs John McCrae Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 524 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
280 students
John McCrae Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
| Measure | ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche Toronto, Ontario | John McCrae Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #427 of 766 | #3616 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #427 of 766 | #3616 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 280 | 720 |
| Enrolment | 280 | 720 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 50.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 17% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 7% |
| First language not English | 70% | 40% |
| Special education | 15% | 8% |
| 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 | Toronto | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnmccrae |
The verdict
- •ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.1 vs 14.7).
- •John McCrae Public School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 280.
- •ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche is a catholic school while John McCrae Public School is a public 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 ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche better than John McCrae Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche ranks higher (46.1 vs 14.7 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 ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche and John McCrae Public School?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche: 280. John McCrae Public School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche and John McCrae Public School rank in Ontario?
ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche is 427th of 766 and John McCrae Public School is 3616th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).