John McCrae Public School vs Knob Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 809 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John McCrae Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
Knob Hill Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
510 students
| Measure | John McCrae Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Knob Hill Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3616 of 3,871 | #3581 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3616 of 3,871 | #3581 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 720 | 510 |
| Enrolment | 720 | 510 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50.7% | 54% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.3% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 17% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 11% |
| First language not English | 40% | 47% |
| Special education | 8% | 17% |
| 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/johnmccrae | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/knobhill |
The verdict
- •Knob Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (15.8 vs 14.7).
- •Knob Hill Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (54% vs 50.7%).
- •Knob Hill Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 58.3%).
- •John McCrae Public School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 510.
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 McCrae Public School better than Knob Hill Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Knob Hill Public School ranks higher (15.8 vs 14.7 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 McCrae Public School and Knob Hill Public School?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John McCrae Public School: 720. Knob Hill Public School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John McCrae Public School and Knob Hill Public School rank in Ontario?
John McCrae Public School is 3616th of 3,871 and Knob Hill Public School is 3581st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).