Highland Heights Junior Public School vs John Buchan Senior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 940 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Heights Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
150 students
John Buchan Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
245 students
| Measure | Highland Heights Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | John Buchan Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3483 of 3,871 | #3710 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3483 of 3,871 | #3710 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 150 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 150 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 60% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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/highlandheights | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnbuchan |
The verdict
- •Highland Heights Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.1 vs 11.1).
- •John Buchan Senior Public School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 150.
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 Highland Heights Junior Public School better than John Buchan Senior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highland Heights Junior Public School ranks higher (19.1 vs 11.1 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 Highland Heights Junior Public School and John Buchan Senior Public School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highland Heights Junior Public School: 150. John Buchan Senior Public School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Heights Junior Public School and John Buchan Senior Public School rank in Ontario?
Highland Heights Junior Public School is 3483rd of 3,871 and John Buchan Senior Public School is 3710th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).