John Buchan Senior Public School vs Timberbank Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 748 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
Timberbank Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
200 students
| Measure | John Buchan Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Timberbank Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 11 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3710 of 3,871 | #2246 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3710 of 3,871 | #2246 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 245 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 55% |
| Special education | 15% | 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/johnbuchan | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/timberbank/ |
The verdict
- •Timberbank Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.6 vs 11.1).
- •John Buchan Senior Public School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 200.
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 Timberbank Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Timberbank Junior Public School ranks higher (45.6 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 Timberbank Junior Public School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Buchan Senior Public School: 245. Timberbank Junior Public School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Buchan Senior Public School and Timberbank Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
John Buchan Senior Public School is 3710th of 3,871 and Timberbank Junior Public School is 2246th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).