Highland Heights Junior Public School vs Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km 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
Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
275 students
| Measure | Highland Heights Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3483 of 3,871 | #3504 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3483 of 3,871 | #3504 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 150 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 150 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67% | 45.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 45% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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/tamoshanter |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (19.1 vs 18.4).
- •Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 54%).
- •Highland Heights Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 45.7%).
- •Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School is the larger school with 275 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 Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highland Heights Junior Public School and Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highland Heights Junior Public School: 150. Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Heights Junior Public School and Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Highland Heights Junior Public School is 3483rd of 3,871 and Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School is 3504th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).