John G Diefenbaker Public School vs Morrish Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John G Diefenbaker Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
Morrish Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | John G Diefenbaker Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Morrish Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2795 of 3,871 | #660 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2795 of 3,871 | #660 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/jgdiefenbaker | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/morrish/ |
The verdict
- •Morrish Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.8 vs 35.2).
- •Morrish Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 43.7%).
- •Morrish Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 76.3%).
- •Morrish Public School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 260.
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 G Diefenbaker Public School better than Morrish Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Morrish Public School ranks higher (72.8 vs 35.2 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 G Diefenbaker Public School and Morrish Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John G Diefenbaker Public School: 260. Morrish Public School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John G Diefenbaker Public School and Morrish Public School rank in Ontario?
John G Diefenbaker Public School is 2795th of 3,871 and Morrish Public School is 660th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).