Heather Heights Junior Public School vs Highcastle Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heather Heights Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
Highcastle Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
| Measure | Heather Heights Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Highcastle Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2316 of 3,871 | #2483 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2316 of 3,871 | #2483 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 35% | 35% |
| 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 | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/heatherheights | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/highcastle |
The verdict
- •Heather Heights Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.0 vs 41.0).
- •Highcastle Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61% vs 51%).
- •Heather Heights Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 69.3%).
- •Highcastle Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 175.
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 Heather Heights Junior Public School better than Highcastle Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Heather Heights Junior Public School ranks higher (44.0 vs 41.0 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 Heather Heights Junior Public School and Highcastle Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Heather Heights Junior Public School: 175. Highcastle Public School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Heather Heights Junior Public School and Highcastle Public School rank in Ontario?
Heather Heights Junior Public School is 2316th of 3,871 and Highcastle Public School is 2483rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).