Holy Spirit Catholic School vs John Buchan Senior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 642 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
John Buchan Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
245 students
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | John Buchan Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2178 of 3,871 | #3710 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2178 of 3,871 | #3710 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 450 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 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 | Toronto | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | holyspirit.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnbuchan |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.8 vs 11.1).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 245.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School is a catholic school while John Buchan Senior Public School is a public 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 Holy Spirit Catholic School better than John Buchan Senior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks higher (46.8 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 Holy Spirit Catholic School and John Buchan Senior Public School?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Spirit Catholic School: 450. John Buchan Senior Public School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic School and John Buchan Senior Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Spirit Catholic School is 2178th 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).