Joseph Howe Senior Public School vs Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 824 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Howe Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
330 students
Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
950 students
| Measure | Joseph Howe Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #118 of 3,871 | #287 of 766 |
| National rank | #118 of 3,871 | #287 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 330 | 950 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 950 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 56% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 15% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 23% |
| 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/josephhowe | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/mowatci |
The verdict
- •Joseph Howe Senior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 59.1).
- •Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 950 students compared with 330.
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 Joseph Howe Senior Public School better than Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Joseph Howe Senior Public School ranks higher (86.7 vs 59.1 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 Joseph Howe Senior Public School and Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Joseph Howe Senior Public School: 330. Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute: 950. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Joseph Howe Senior Public School and Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Joseph Howe Senior Public School is 118th of 3,871 and Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute is 287th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).