John Buchan Senior Public School vs Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 365 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
Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
275 students
| Measure | John Buchan Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3710 of 3,871 | #3504 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3710 of 3,871 | #3504 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 245 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 45.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 45% |
| Special education | 15% | 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/johnbuchan | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/tamoshanter |
The verdict
- •Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (18.4 vs 11.1).
- •Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School is the larger school with 275 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 Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School ranks higher (18.4 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 Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School?
About 365 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Buchan Senior Public School: 245. Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Buchan Senior Public School and Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
John Buchan Senior Public School is 3710th 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).