John A Leslie Public School vs Norman Cook Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 890 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A Leslie Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
Norman Cook Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
180 students
| Measure | John A Leslie Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Norman Cook Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3311 of 3,871 | #2542 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3311 of 3,871 | #2542 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 515 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 515 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | 35.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62.7% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 43% | 45% |
| Special education | 7% | 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/johnaleslie | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/normancook/ |
The verdict
- •Norman Cook Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.6 vs 23.6).
- •John A Leslie Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.3% vs 35.3%).
- •Norman Cook Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 62.7%).
- •John A Leslie Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 180.
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 John A Leslie Public School better than Norman Cook Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Norman Cook Junior Public School ranks higher (39.6 vs 23.6 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 John A Leslie Public School and Norman Cook Junior Public School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John A Leslie Public School: 515. Norman Cook Junior Public School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John A Leslie Public School and Norman Cook Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
John A Leslie Public School is 3311th of 3,871 and Norman Cook Junior Public School is 2542nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).