Fairglen Junior Public School vs Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 267 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairglen Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
290 students
Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
990 students
| Measure | Fairglen Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2204 of 3,871 | #432 of 766 |
| National rank | #2204 of 3,871 | #432 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 290 | 990 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 990 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 6% |
| First language not English | 50% | 47% |
| Special education | 10% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 35% | 1% |
| 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/fairglen | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnamacdonald |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (46.2 vs 45.9).
- •Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 990 students compared with 290.
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 Fairglen Junior Public School better than Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute?
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 Fairglen Junior Public School and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute?
About 267 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairglen Junior Public School: 290. Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute: 990. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairglen Junior Public School and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Fairglen Junior Public School is 2204th of 3,871 and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute is 432nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).