John Buchan Senior Public School vs Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 80 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Buchan Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
245 students
Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
575 students
| Measure | John Buchan Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3710 of 3,871 | #677 of 766 |
| National rank | #3710 of 3,871 | #677 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 245 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 47% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 70% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 11% |
| First language not English | 60% | 58% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnbuchan | stephenleacock.ca |
The verdict
- •Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (18.0 vs 11.1).
- •Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 575 students compared with 245.
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 Buchan Senior Public School better than Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute ranks higher (18.0 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 John Buchan Senior Public School and Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute?
About 80 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Buchan Senior Public School: 245. Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Buchan Senior Public School and Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
John Buchan Senior Public School is 3710th of 3,871 and Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute is 677th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).