Highcastle Public School vs Military Trail 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.
Highcastle Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
Military Trail Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Highcastle Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Military Trail Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2483 of 3,871 | #3845 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2483 of 3,871 | #3845 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 365 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61% | 34.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 38.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 50% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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/highcastle | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/militarytrail/ |
The verdict
- •Highcastle Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.0 vs 4.2).
- •Highcastle Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61% vs 34.7%).
- •Highcastle Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 38.3%).
- •Military Trail Public School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 365.
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 Highcastle Public School better than Military Trail Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highcastle Public School ranks higher (41.0 vs 4.2 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 Highcastle Public School and Military Trail Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highcastle Public School: 365. Military Trail Public School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highcastle Public School and Military Trail Public School rank in Ontario?
Highcastle Public School is 2483rd of 3,871 and Military Trail Public School is 3845th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).