Golf Road Junior Public School vs St Barbara Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 225 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golf Road Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
270 students
St Barbara Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Golf Road Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Barbara Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3395 of 3,871 | #3619 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3395 of 3,871 | #3619 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 44.7% | 45% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 50% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/golfroad | stbarbara.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Golf Road Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (21.2 vs 14.6).
- •St Barbara Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (45% vs 44.7%).
- •Golf Road Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 64.3%).
- •St Barbara Catholic School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 270.
- •Golf Road Junior Public School is a public school while St Barbara Catholic 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 Golf Road Junior Public School better than St Barbara Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Golf Road Junior Public School ranks higher (21.2 vs 14.6 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 Golf Road Junior Public School and St Barbara Catholic School?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Golf Road Junior Public School: 270. St Barbara Catholic School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Golf Road Junior Public School and St Barbara Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Golf Road Junior Public School is 3395th of 3,871 and St Barbara Catholic School is 3619th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).