Fairmount Public School vs St John Henry Newman Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 851 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
St John Henry Newman Catholic High School
Scarborough · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
915 students
| Measure | Fairmount Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St John Henry Newman Catholic High School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2546 of 3,871 | #602 of 766 |
| National rank | #2546 of 3,871 | #602 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 350 | 915 |
| Enrolment | 350 | 915 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 45% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 81% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 7% |
| First language not English | 25% | 18% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fairmount | blessedcardinalnewman.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.5 vs 27.2).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic High School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 350.
- •Fairmount Public School is a public school while St John Henry Newman Catholic High 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 Fairmount Public School better than St John Henry Newman Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fairmount Public School ranks higher (39.5 vs 27.2 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 Fairmount Public School and St John Henry Newman Catholic High School?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairmount Public School: 350. St John Henry Newman Catholic High School: 915. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairmount Public School and St John Henry Newman Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Fairmount Public School is 2546th of 3,871 and St John Henry Newman Catholic High School is 602nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).